Finding the Third Proportional to 213,300 and 457,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,300 and 457,704 is: 982,151.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,300 : 457,704 = 457,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,300/457,704 = 457,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,300x = 457,704 × 457,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,300x = 209,492,951,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,492,951,616/213,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 982,151.67
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