Finding the Third Proportional to 213,465.75 and 458,588.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,465.75 and 458,588.94 is: 985,187.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,465.75 : 458,588.94 = 458,588.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,465.75/458,588.94 = 458,588.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,465.75x = 458,588.94 × 458,588.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,465.75x = 210,303,813,597.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,303,813,597.38/213,465.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 985,187.62
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