Finding the Third Proportional to 221,394 and 458,541
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,394 and 458,541 is: 949,708.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,394 : 458,541 = 458,541 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,394/458,541 = 458,541/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,394x = 458,541 × 458,541 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,394x = 210,259,848,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,259,848,681/221,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 949,708.88
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