Finding the Third Proportional to 213,780 and 461,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,780 and 461,820 is: 997,650.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,780 : 461,820 = 461,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,780/461,820 = 461,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,780x = 461,820 × 461,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,780x = 213,277,712,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,277,712,400/213,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 997,650.45
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