Finding the Third Proportional to 218,280 and 458,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,280 and 458,592 is: 963,471.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,280 : 458,592 = 458,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,280/458,592 = 458,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,280x = 458,592 × 458,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,280x = 210,306,622,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,306,622,464/218,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 963,471.79
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