Finding the Third Proportional to 114,214 and 245,438
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,214 and 245,438 is: 527,429.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,214 : 245,438 = 245,438 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,214/245,438 = 245,438/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,214x = 245,438 × 245,438 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,214x = 60,239,811,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,239,811,844/114,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,429.32
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