Finding the Third Proportional to 214,434 and 315,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,434 and 315,415 is: 463,949.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,434 : 315,415 = 315,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,434/315,415 = 315,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,434x = 315,415 × 315,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,434x = 99,486,622,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,486,622,225/214,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 463,949.85
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