Finding the Third Proportional to 214,094 and 461,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,094 and 461,074 is: 992,971.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,094 : 461,074 = 461,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,094/461,074 = 461,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,094x = 461,074 × 461,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,094x = 212,589,233,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,589,233,476/214,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 992,971.47
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