Finding the Third Proportional to 214,716 and 322,290
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,716 and 322,290 is: 483,759.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,716 : 322,290 = 322,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,716/322,290 = 322,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,716x = 322,290 × 322,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,716x = 103,870,844,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,870,844,100/214,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 483,759.22
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