Finding the Third Proportional to 214,002 and 506,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,002 and 506,090 is: 1,196,844.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,002 : 506,090 = 506,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,002/506,090 = 506,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,002x = 506,090 × 506,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,002x = 256,127,088,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 256,127,088,100/214,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,196,844.37
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