Finding the Third Proportional to 214,526 and 321,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,526 and 321,375 is: 481,442.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,526 : 321,375 = 321,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,526/321,375 = 321,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,526x = 321,375 × 321,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,526x = 103,281,890,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,281,890,625/214,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481,442.30
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