Finding the Third Proportional to 214,354 and 315,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,354 and 315,336 is: 463,890.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,354 : 315,336 = 315,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,354/315,336 = 315,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,354x = 315,336 × 315,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,354x = 99,436,792,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,436,792,896/214,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 463,890.54
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