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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,592 and 331,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,592 and 331,752 is: 512,877.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,592 : 331,752 = 331,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,592/331,752 = 331,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,592x = 331,752 × 331,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,592x = 110,059,389,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,059,389,504/214,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,877.41

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