Finding the Third Proportional to 211,467 and 464,991
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,467 and 464,991 is: 1,022,460.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,467 : 464,991 = 464,991 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,467/464,991 = 464,991/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,467x = 464,991 × 464,991 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,467x = 216,216,630,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,216,630,081/211,467 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,022,460.38
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