Finding the Third Proportional to 212,110.88 and 457,430.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,110.88 and 457,430.63 is: 986,478.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,110.88 : 457,430.63 = 457,430.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,110.88/457,430.63 = 457,430.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,110.88x = 457,430.63 × 457,430.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,110.88x = 209,242,776,687.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,242,776,687.89/212,110.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 986,478.31
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