Finding the Third Proportional to 214,638.75 and 339,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,638.75 and 339,795 is: 537,930.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,638.75 : 339,795 = 339,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,638.75/339,795 = 339,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,638.75x = 339,795 × 339,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,638.75x = 115,460,642,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,460,642,025/214,638.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,930.09
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