Finding the Third Proportional to 214,634 and 466,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,634 and 466,176 is: 1,012,514.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,634 : 466,176 = 466,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,634/466,176 = 466,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,634x = 466,176 × 466,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,634x = 217,320,062,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,320,062,976/214,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,012,514.62
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