Finding the Third Proportional to 214,918 and 331,398
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,918 and 331,398 is: 511,007.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,918 : 331,398 = 331,398 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,918/331,398 = 331,398/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,918x = 331,398 × 331,398 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,918x = 109,824,634,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,824,634,404/214,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,007.15
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