Finding the Third Proportional to 213,166 and 460,487
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,166 and 460,487 is: 994,756.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,166 : 460,487 = 460,487 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,166/460,487 = 460,487/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,166x = 460,487 × 460,487 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,166x = 212,048,277,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,048,277,169/213,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 994,756.56
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