Finding the Third Proportional to 214,874 and 455,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,874 and 455,361 is: 965,001.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,874 : 455,361 = 455,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,874/455,361 = 455,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,874x = 455,361 × 455,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,874x = 207,353,640,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,353,640,321/214,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 965,001.07
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