Finding the Third Proportional to 212,800.50 and 456,961.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,800.50 and 456,961.50 is: 981,265.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,800.50 : 456,961.50 = 456,961.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,800.50/456,961.50 = 456,961.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,800.50x = 456,961.50 × 456,961.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,800.50x = 208,813,812,482.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,813,812,482.25/212,800.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 981,265.61
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