Finding the Third Proportional to 213,576 and 469,785.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,576 and 469,785.50 is: 1,033,348.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,576 : 469,785.50 = 469,785.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,576/469,785.50 = 469,785.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,576x = 469,785.50 × 469,785.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,576x = 220,698,416,010.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,698,416,010.25/213,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,033,348.39
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