Finding the Third Proportional to 464 and 814
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Solution
The third proportional to 464 and 814 is: 1,428.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464 : 814 = 814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464/814 = 814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464x = 814 × 814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464x = 662,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 662,596/464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,428.01
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