Finding the Third Proportional to 212,905.88 and 463,611.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,905.88 and 463,611.75 is: 1,009,534.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,905.88 : 463,611.75 = 463,611.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,905.88/463,611.75 = 463,611.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,905.88x = 463,611.75 × 463,611.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,905.88x = 214,935,854,738.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,935,854,738.06/212,905.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,009,534.63
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