Finding the Third Proportional to 214,316.25 and 293,886.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,316.25 and 293,886.19 is: 402,998.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,316.25 : 293,886.19 = 293,886.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,316.25/293,886.19 = 293,886.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,316.25x = 293,886.19 × 293,886.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,316.25x = 86,369,091,203.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,369,091,203.29/214,316.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,998.33
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