Finding the Third Proportional to 214,097 and 461,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,097 and 461,083 is: 992,996.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,097 : 461,083 = 461,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,097/461,083 = 461,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,097x = 461,083 × 461,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,097x = 212,597,532,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,597,532,889/214,097 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 992,996.32
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