Finding the Third Proportional to 214,944 and 327,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,944 and 327,152 is: 497,936.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,944 : 327,152 = 327,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,944/327,152 = 327,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,944x = 327,152 × 327,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,944x = 107,028,431,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,028,431,104/214,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497,936.35
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