Finding the Third Proportional to 213,468 and 458,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,468 and 458,595 is: 985,203.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,468 : 458,595 = 458,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,468/458,595 = 458,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,468x = 458,595 × 458,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,468x = 210,309,374,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,309,374,025/213,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 985,203.28
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