Finding the Third Proportional to 214,070 and 329,158
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,070 and 329,158 is: 506,119.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,070 : 329,158 = 329,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,070/329,158 = 329,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,070x = 329,158 × 329,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,070x = 108,344,988,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,344,988,964/214,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506,119.44
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