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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,814 and 330,224.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,814 and 330,224.50 is: 514,830.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,814 : 330,224.50 = 330,224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,814/330,224.50 = 330,224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,814x = 330,224.50 × 330,224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,814x = 109,048,220,400.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,048,220,400.25/211,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,830.09

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