Finding the Third Proportional to 213,198 and 458,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,198 and 458,664 is: 986,747.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,198 : 458,664 = 458,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,198/458,664 = 458,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,198x = 458,664 × 458,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,198x = 210,372,664,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,372,664,896/213,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 986,747.83
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