Finding the Third Proportional to 214,982 and 300,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,982 and 300,683 is: 420,548.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,982 : 300,683 = 300,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,982/300,683 = 300,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,982x = 300,683 × 300,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,982x = 90,410,266,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,410,266,489/214,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,548.08
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