Finding the Third Proportional to 294,082 and 314,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,082 and 314,860 is: 337,106.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,082 : 314,860 = 314,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,082/314,860 = 314,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,082x = 314,860 × 314,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,082x = 99,136,819,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,136,819,600/294,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,106.04
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