Finding the Third Proportional to 212,068 and 462,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,068 and 462,246 is: 1,007,560.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,068 : 462,246 = 462,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,068/462,246 = 462,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,068x = 462,246 × 462,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,068x = 213,671,364,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,671,364,516/212,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,007,560.62
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