Finding the Third Proportional to 214,154 and 313,551
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,154 and 313,551 is: 459,081.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,154 : 313,551 = 313,551 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,154/313,551 = 313,551/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,154x = 313,551 × 313,551 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,154x = 98,314,229,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,314,229,601/214,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,081.92
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