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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,024 and 331,856

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,024 and 331,856 is: 514,561.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,024 : 331,856 = 331,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,024/331,856 = 331,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,024x = 331,856 × 331,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,024x = 110,128,404,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,128,404,736/214,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,561.01

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