Finding the Third Proportional to 214,489 and 466,327
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,489 and 466,327 is: 1,013,855.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,489 : 466,327 = 466,327 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,489/466,327 = 466,327/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,489x = 466,327 × 466,327 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,489x = 217,460,870,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,460,870,929/214,489 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,013,855.59
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