Finding the Third Proportional to 214,308 and 452,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,308 and 452,472 is: 955,311.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,308 : 452,472 = 452,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,308/452,472 = 452,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,308x = 452,472 × 452,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,308x = 204,730,910,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,730,910,784/214,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 955,311.56
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