Finding the Third Proportional to 211,536 and 461,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,536 and 461,658 is: 1,007,526.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,536 : 461,658 = 461,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,536/461,658 = 461,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,536x = 461,658 × 461,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,536x = 213,128,108,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,128,108,964/211,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,007,526.42
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