Finding the Third Proportional to 213,328 and 460,865
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,328 and 460,865 is: 995,633.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,328 : 460,865 = 460,865 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,328/460,865 = 460,865/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,328x = 460,865 × 460,865 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,328x = 212,396,548,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,396,548,225/213,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 995,633.71
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