Finding the Third Proportional to 214,903.13 and 331,376.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,903.13 and 331,376.06 is: 510,974.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,903.13 : 331,376.06 = 331,376.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,903.13/331,376.06 = 331,376.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,903.13x = 331,376.06 × 331,376.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,903.13x = 109,810,094,798.00 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,810,094,798.00/214,903.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 510,974.86
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