Finding the Third Proportional to 214,010 and 455,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,010 and 455,668 is: 970,203.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,010 : 455,668 = 455,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,010/455,668 = 455,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,010x = 455,668 × 455,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,010x = 207,633,326,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,633,326,224/214,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 970,203.85
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