Finding the Third Proportional to 214,170 and 300,843
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,170 and 300,843 is: 422,591.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,170 : 300,843 = 300,843 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,170/300,843 = 300,843/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,170x = 300,843 × 300,843 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,170x = 90,506,510,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,506,510,649/214,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 422,591.92
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