Finding the Third Proportional to 214,880 and 455,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,880 and 455,372 is: 965,020.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,880 : 455,372 = 455,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,880/455,372 = 455,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,880x = 455,372 × 455,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,880x = 207,363,658,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,363,658,384/214,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 965,020.75
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