Finding the Third Proportional to 214,446 and 458,341
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,446 and 458,341 is: 979,624.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,446 : 458,341 = 458,341 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,446/458,341 = 458,341/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,446x = 458,341 × 458,341 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,446x = 210,076,472,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,076,472,281/214,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 979,624.11
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