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Finding the Third Proportional to 103,614 and 214,599

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Solution

The third proportional to 103,614 and 214,599 is: 444,464.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,614 : 214,599 = 214,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,614/214,599 = 214,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,614x = 214,599 × 214,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,614x = 46,052,730,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,052,730,801/103,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,464.37

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