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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,044 and 317,979

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,044 and 317,979 is: 472,382.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,044 : 317,979 = 317,979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,044/317,979 = 317,979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,044x = 317,979 × 317,979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,044x = 101,110,644,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,110,644,441/214,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,382.52

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