Finding the Third Proportional to 131,466 and 214,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,466 and 214,648 is: 350,461.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,466 : 214,648 = 214,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,466/214,648 = 214,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,466x = 214,648 × 214,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,466x = 46,073,763,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,073,763,904/131,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 350,461.44
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