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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,308 and 323,406

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,308 and 323,406 is: 488,042.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,308 : 323,406 = 323,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,308/323,406 = 323,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,308x = 323,406 × 323,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,308x = 104,591,440,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,591,440,836/214,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,042.63

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