Finding the Third Proportional to 215,549 and 463,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,549 and 463,519 is: 996,756.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,549 : 463,519 = 463,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,549/463,519 = 463,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,549x = 463,519 × 463,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,549x = 214,849,863,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,849,863,361/215,549 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 996,756.48
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