Finding the Third Proportional to 214,764 and 457,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,764 and 457,176 is: 973,207.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,764 : 457,176 = 457,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,764/457,176 = 457,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,764x = 457,176 × 457,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,764x = 209,009,894,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,009,894,976/214,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 973,207.31
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