Finding the Third Proportional to 214,821 and 322,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,821 and 322,083 is: 482,901.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,821 : 322,083 = 322,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,821/322,083 = 322,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,821x = 322,083 × 322,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,821x = 103,737,458,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,737,458,889/214,821 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 482,901.85
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