Finding the Third Proportional to 214,630 and 466,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,630 and 466,618 is: 1,014,454.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,630 : 466,618 = 466,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,630/466,618 = 466,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,630x = 466,618 × 466,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,630x = 217,732,357,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,732,357,924/214,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,014,454.45
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