Finding the Third Proportional to 214,520 and 471,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,520 and 471,050 is: 1,034,346.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,520 : 471,050 = 471,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,520/471,050 = 471,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,520x = 471,050 × 471,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,520x = 221,888,102,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,888,102,500/214,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,034,346.93
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