Finding the Third Proportional to 221,410 and 458,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,410 and 458,574 is: 949,776.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,410 : 458,574 = 458,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,410/458,574 = 458,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,410x = 458,574 × 458,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,410x = 210,290,113,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,290,113,476/221,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 949,776.95
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