Finding the Third Proportional to 214,458 and 453,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,458 and 453,108 is: 957,328.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,458 : 453,108 = 453,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,458/453,108 = 453,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,458x = 453,108 × 453,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,458x = 205,306,859,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,306,859,664/214,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957,328.99
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