Finding the Third Proportional to 214,233 and 500,681.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,233 and 500,681.25 is: 1,170,135.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,233 : 500,681.25 = 500,681.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,233/500,681.25 = 500,681.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,233x = 500,681.25 × 500,681.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,233x = 250,681,714,101.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,681,714,101.56/214,233 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,170,135.85
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