Finding the Third Proportional to 211,774.50 and 463,461.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,774.50 and 463,461.75 is: 1,014,271.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,774.50 : 463,461.75 = 463,461.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,774.50/463,461.75 = 463,461.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,774.50x = 463,461.75 × 463,461.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,774.50x = 214,796,793,713.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,796,793,713.06/211,774.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,014,271.28
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