Finding the Third Proportional to 212,160 and 462,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,160 and 462,192 is: 1,006,888.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,160 : 462,192 = 462,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,160/462,192 = 462,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,160x = 462,192 × 462,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,160x = 213,621,444,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,621,444,864/212,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,006,888.41
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