Finding the Third Proportional to 213,377 and 459,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,377 and 459,802 is: 990,818.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,377 : 459,802 = 459,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,377/459,802 = 459,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,377x = 459,802 × 459,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,377x = 211,417,879,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,417,879,204/213,377 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 990,818.50
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