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Finding the Third Proportional to 144,814 and 214,963

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Solution

The third proportional to 144,814 and 214,963 is: 319,092.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,814 : 214,963 = 214,963 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,814/214,963 = 214,963/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,814x = 214,963 × 214,963
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,814x = 46,209,091,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,209,091,369/144,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,092.71

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