Finding the Third Proportional to 214,048 and 339,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,048 and 339,216 is: 537,577.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,048 : 339,216 = 339,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,048/339,216 = 339,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,048x = 339,216 × 339,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,048x = 115,067,494,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,067,494,656/214,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,577.99
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