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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,522 and 321,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,522 and 321,368 is: 481,430.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,522 : 321,368 = 321,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,522/321,368 = 321,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,522x = 321,368 × 321,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,522x = 103,277,391,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,277,391,424/214,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,430.30

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