Finding the Third Proportional to 214,998 and 336,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,998 and 336,014 is: 525,146.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,998 : 336,014 = 336,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,998/336,014 = 336,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,998x = 336,014 × 336,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,998x = 112,905,408,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,905,408,196/214,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525,146.32
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