Finding the Third Proportional to 213,682 and 457,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,682 and 457,010 is: 977,425.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,682 : 457,010 = 457,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,682/457,010 = 457,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,682x = 457,010 × 457,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,682x = 208,858,140,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,858,140,100/213,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 977,425.05
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