Finding the Third Proportional to 215,310 and 463,522
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,310 and 463,522 is: 997,875.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,310 : 463,522 = 463,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,310/463,522 = 463,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,310x = 463,522 × 463,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,310x = 214,852,644,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,852,644,484/215,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 997,875.83
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