Finding the Third Proportional to 216,747 and 465,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 216,747 and 465,452 is: 999,532.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
216,747 : 465,452 = 465,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
216,747/465,452 = 465,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
216,747x = 465,452 × 465,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
216,747x = 216,645,564,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,645,564,304/216,747 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 999,532.01
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