Finding the Third Proportional to 214,660 and 466,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,660 and 466,202 is: 1,012,504.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,660 : 466,202 = 466,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,660/466,202 = 466,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,660x = 466,202 × 466,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,660x = 217,344,304,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,344,304,804/214,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,012,504.91
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