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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,398 and 315,177

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,398 and 315,177 is: 463,327.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,398 : 315,177 = 315,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,398/315,177 = 315,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,398x = 315,177 × 315,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,398x = 99,336,541,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,336,541,329/214,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,327.74

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