Finding the Third Proportional to 214,428 and 315,222
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,428 and 315,222 is: 463,395.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,428 : 315,222 = 315,222 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,428/315,222 = 315,222/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,428x = 315,222 × 315,222 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,428x = 99,364,909,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,364,909,284/214,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 463,395.22
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