Finding the Third Proportional to 212,193 and 457,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,193 and 457,596 is: 986,809.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,193 : 457,596 = 457,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,193/457,596 = 457,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,193x = 457,596 × 457,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,193x = 209,394,099,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,394,099,216/212,193 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 986,809.65
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