Finding the Third Proportional to 214,016 and 339,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,016 and 339,180 is: 537,544.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,016 : 339,180 = 339,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,016/339,180 = 339,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,016x = 339,180 × 339,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,016x = 115,043,072,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,043,072,400/214,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,544.26
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