Finding the Third Proportional to 220,740 and 461,466
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,740 and 461,466 is: 964,713.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,740 : 461,466 = 461,466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,740/461,466 = 461,466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,740x = 461,466 × 461,466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,740x = 212,950,869,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,950,869,156/220,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,713.55
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