Finding the Third Proportional to 214,164 and 452,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,164 and 452,952 is: 957,983.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,164 : 452,952 = 452,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,164/452,952 = 452,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,164x = 452,952 × 452,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,164x = 205,165,514,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,165,514,304/214,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957,983.20
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