Finding the Third Proportional to 212,614 and 447,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,614 and 447,260 is: 940,867.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,614 : 447,260 = 447,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,614/447,260 = 447,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,614x = 447,260 × 447,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,614x = 200,041,507,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,041,507,600/212,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 940,867.05
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