Finding the Third Proportional to 214,525.13 and 291,351.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,525.13 and 291,351.94 is: 395,692.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,525.13 : 291,351.94 = 291,351.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,525.13/291,351.94 = 291,351.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,525.13x = 291,351.94 × 291,351.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,525.13x = 84,885,951,485.00 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,885,951,485.00/214,525.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 395,692.35
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