Finding the Third Proportional to 214,270 and 409,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,270 and 409,098 is: 781,076.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,270 : 409,098 = 409,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,270/409,098 = 409,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,270x = 409,098 × 409,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,270x = 167,361,173,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,361,173,604/214,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 781,076.09
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