Finding the Third Proportional to 216,756 and 465,770.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 216,756 and 465,770.25 is: 1,000,857.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
216,756 : 465,770.25 = 465,770.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
216,756/465,770.25 = 465,770.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
216,756x = 465,770.25 × 465,770.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
216,756x = 216,941,925,785.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,941,925,785.06/216,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,000,857.77
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