Finding the Third Proportional to 217,986 and 465,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,986 and 465,540 is: 994,226.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,986 : 465,540 = 465,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,986/465,540 = 465,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,986x = 465,540 × 465,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,986x = 216,727,491,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,727,491,600/217,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 994,226.65
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