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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,594 and 331,755

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,594 and 331,755 is: 512,881.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,594 : 331,755 = 331,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,594/331,755 = 331,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,594x = 331,755 × 331,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,594x = 110,061,380,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,061,380,025/214,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,881.91

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