Finding the Third Proportional to 214,064 and 329,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,064 and 329,148 is: 506,102.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,064 : 329,148 = 329,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,064/329,148 = 329,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,064x = 329,148 × 329,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,064x = 108,338,405,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,338,405,904/214,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506,102.88
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