Finding the Third Proportional to 214,969 and 455,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,969 and 455,548 is: 965,367.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,969 : 455,548 = 455,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,969/455,548 = 455,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,969x = 455,548 × 455,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,969x = 207,523,980,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,523,980,304/214,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 965,367.01
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