Finding the Third Proportional to 213,262 and 456,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,262 and 456,044 is: 975,214.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,262 : 456,044 = 456,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,262/456,044 = 456,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,262x = 456,044 × 456,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,262x = 207,976,129,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,976,129,936/213,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 975,214.20
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