Finding the Third Proportional to 214,072.88 and 288,354.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,072.88 and 288,354.94 is: 388,412.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,072.88 : 288,354.94 = 288,354.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,072.88/288,354.94 = 288,354.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,072.88x = 288,354.94 × 288,354.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,072.88x = 83,148,569,980.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,148,569,980.63/214,072.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,412.45
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