Finding the Third Proportional to 214,089 and 307,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,089 and 307,890 is: 442,788.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,089 : 307,890 = 307,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,089/307,890 = 307,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,089x = 307,890 × 307,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,089x = 94,796,252,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,796,252,100/214,089 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,788.99
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