Finding the Third Proportional to 213,494 and 459,977
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,494 and 459,977 is: 991,029.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,494 : 459,977 = 459,977 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,494/459,977 = 459,977/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,494x = 459,977 × 459,977 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,494x = 211,578,840,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,578,840,529/213,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 991,029.45
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