Finding the Third Proportional to 212,708 and 464,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,708 and 464,053 is: 1,012,398.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,708 : 464,053 = 464,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,708/464,053 = 464,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,708x = 464,053 × 464,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,708x = 215,345,186,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,345,186,809/212,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,012,398.16
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