Finding the Third Proportional to 214,670 and 315,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,670 and 315,439 is: 463,510.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,670 : 315,439 = 315,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,670/315,439 = 315,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,670x = 315,439 × 315,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,670x = 99,501,762,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,501,762,721/214,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 463,510.33
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