Finding the Third Proportional to 214,590 and 331,749
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,590 and 331,749 is: 512,872.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,590 : 331,749 = 331,749 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,590/331,749 = 331,749/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,590x = 331,749 × 331,749 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,590x = 110,057,399,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,057,399,001/214,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 512,872.92
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