Finding the Third Proportional to 212,246 and 462,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,246 and 462,400 is: 1,007,386.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,246 : 462,400 = 462,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,246/462,400 = 462,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,246x = 462,400 × 462,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,246x = 213,813,760,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,813,760,000/212,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,007,386.52
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