Finding the Third Proportional to 213,358 and 458,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,358 and 458,348 is: 984,649.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,358 : 458,348 = 458,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,358/458,348 = 458,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,358x = 458,348 × 458,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,358x = 210,082,889,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,082,889,104/213,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 984,649.69
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