Finding the Third Proportional to 214,869 and 455,351
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,869 and 455,351 is: 964,981.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,869 : 455,351 = 455,351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,869/455,351 = 455,351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,869x = 455,351 × 455,351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,869x = 207,344,533,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,344,533,201/214,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,981.14
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