Finding the Third Proportional to 214,476 and 315,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,476 and 315,470 is: 464,020.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,476 : 315,470 = 315,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,476/315,470 = 315,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,476x = 315,470 × 315,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,476x = 99,521,320,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,521,320,900/214,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 464,020.78
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