Finding the Third Proportional to 214,824 and 331,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,824 and 331,956 is: 512,953.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,824 : 331,956 = 331,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,824/331,956 = 331,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,824x = 331,956 × 331,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,824x = 110,194,785,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,194,785,936/214,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 512,953.79
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