Finding the Third Proportional to 212,928 and 465,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,928 and 465,600 is: 1,018,106.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,928 : 465,600 = 465,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,928/465,600 = 465,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,928x = 465,600 × 465,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,928x = 216,783,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,783,360,000/212,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,018,106.40
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