Finding the Third Proportional to 214,000 and 331,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,000 and 331,180 is: 512,524.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,000 : 331,180 = 331,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,000/331,180 = 331,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,000x = 331,180 × 331,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,000x = 109,680,192,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,680,192,400/214,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 512,524.26
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