Finding the Third Proportional to 214,599 and 339,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,599 and 339,732 is: 537,830.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,599 : 339,732 = 339,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,599/339,732 = 339,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,599x = 339,732 × 339,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,599x = 115,417,831,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,417,831,824/214,599 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,830.24
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