Finding the Third Proportional to 214,488 and 326,343
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,488 and 326,343 is: 496,530.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,488 : 326,343 = 326,343 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,488/326,343 = 326,343/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,488x = 326,343 × 326,343 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,488x = 106,499,753,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,499,753,649/214,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,530.13
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