Finding the Third Proportional to 214,238 and 438,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,238 and 438,304 is: 896,714.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,238 : 438,304 = 438,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,238/438,304 = 438,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,238x = 438,304 × 438,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,238x = 192,110,396,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,110,396,416/214,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 896,714.85
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