Finding the Third Proportional to 214,468 and 355,398
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,468 and 355,398 is: 588,935.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,468 : 355,398 = 355,398 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,468/355,398 = 355,398/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,468x = 355,398 × 355,398 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,468x = 126,307,738,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,307,738,404/214,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 588,935.13
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