Finding the Third Proportional to 213,684 and 457,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,684 and 457,014 is: 977,433.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,684 : 457,014 = 457,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,684/457,014 = 457,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,684x = 457,014 × 457,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,684x = 208,861,796,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,861,796,196/213,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 977,433.01
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