Finding the Third Proportional to 214,158.94 and 507,353.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,158.94 and 507,353.63 is: 1,201,947.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,158.94 : 507,353.63 = 507,353.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,158.94/507,353.63 = 507,353.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,158.94x = 507,353.63 × 507,353.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,158.94x = 257,407,700,800.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,407,700,800.64/214,158.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,201,947.04
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