Finding the Third Proportional to 114,014 and 263,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,014 and 263,918 is: 610,913.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,014 : 263,918 = 263,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,014/263,918 = 263,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,014x = 263,918 × 263,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,014x = 69,652,710,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,652,710,724/114,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 610,913.67
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