Finding the Third Proportional to 214,586 and 461,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,586 and 461,896 is: 994,230.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,586 : 461,896 = 461,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,586/461,896 = 461,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,586x = 461,896 × 461,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,586x = 213,347,914,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,347,914,816/214,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 994,230.35
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