Finding the Third Proportional to 214,984 and 447,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,984 and 447,612 is: 931,960.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,984 : 447,612 = 447,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,984/447,612 = 447,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,984x = 447,612 × 447,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,984x = 200,356,502,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,356,502,544/214,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 931,960.06
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