Finding the Third Proportional to 214,018 and 331,847
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,018 and 331,847 is: 514,547.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,018 : 331,847 = 331,847 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,018/331,847 = 331,847/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,018x = 331,847 × 331,847 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,018x = 110,122,431,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,122,431,409/214,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 514,547.52
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