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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,434 and 315,414

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,434 and 315,414 is: 463,946.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,434 : 315,414 = 315,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,434/315,414 = 315,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,434x = 315,414 × 315,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,434x = 99,485,991,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,485,991,396/214,434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,946.91

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