Finding the Third Proportional to 214,084 and 333,381
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,084 and 333,381 is: 519,155.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,084 : 333,381 = 333,381 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,084/333,381 = 333,381/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,084x = 333,381 × 333,381 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,084x = 111,142,891,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,142,891,161/214,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,155.52
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