Finding the Third Proportional to 214,316.50 and 460,891
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,316.50 and 460,891 is: 991,153.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,316.50 : 460,891 = 460,891 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,316.50/460,891 = 460,891/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,316.50x = 460,891 × 460,891 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,316.50x = 212,420,513,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,420,513,881/214,316.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 991,153.34
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