Finding the Third Proportional to 214,472 and 465,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,472 and 465,808 is: 1,011,680.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,472 : 465,808 = 465,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,472/465,808 = 465,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,472x = 465,808 × 465,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,472x = 216,977,092,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,977,092,864/214,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,011,680.28
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