Finding the Third Proportional to 211,923 and 460,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,923 and 460,296 is: 999,761.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,923 : 460,296 = 460,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,923/460,296 = 460,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,923x = 460,296 × 460,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,923x = 211,872,407,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,872,407,616/211,923 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 999,761.27
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