Finding the Third Proportional to 214,287 and 466,671
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,287 and 466,671 is: 1,016,309.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,287 : 466,671 = 466,671 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,287/466,671 = 466,671/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,287x = 466,671 × 466,671 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,287x = 217,781,822,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,781,822,241/214,287 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,016,309.07
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