Finding the Third Proportional to 214,866 and 468,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,866 and 468,246 is: 1,020,423.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,866 : 468,246 = 468,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,866/468,246 = 468,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,866x = 468,246 × 468,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,866x = 219,254,316,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 219,254,316,516/214,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,020,423.50
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