Finding the Third Proportional to 214,326 and 315,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,326 and 315,252 is: 463,704
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,326 : 315,252 = 315,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,326/315,252 = 315,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,326x = 315,252 × 315,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,326x = 99,383,823,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,383,823,504/214,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 463,704
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