Finding the Third Proportional to 214,614 and 319,383
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,614 and 319,383 is: 475,297.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,614 : 319,383 = 319,383 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,614/319,383 = 319,383/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,614x = 319,383 × 319,383 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,614x = 102,005,500,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,005,500,689/214,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,297.51
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