Finding the Third Proportional to 214,410 and 323,799
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,410 and 323,799 is: 488,996.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,410 : 323,799 = 323,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,410/323,799 = 323,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,410x = 323,799 × 323,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,410x = 104,845,792,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,845,792,401/214,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 488,996.75
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