Finding the Third Proportional to 215,055 and 465,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,055 and 465,102 is: 1,005,881.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,055 : 465,102 = 465,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,055/465,102 = 465,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,055x = 465,102 × 465,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,055x = 216,319,870,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,319,870,404/215,055 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,005,881.61
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