Finding the Third Proportional to 212,951 and 465,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,951 and 465,754 is: 1,018,669.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,951 : 465,754 = 465,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,951/465,754 = 465,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,951x = 465,754 × 465,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,951x = 216,926,788,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,926,788,516/212,951 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,018,669.97
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