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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,086 and 333,384

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,086 and 333,384 is: 519,160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,086 : 333,384 = 333,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,086/333,384 = 333,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,086x = 333,384 × 333,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,086x = 111,144,891,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,144,891,456/214,086
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,160.02

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