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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,620 and 315,345

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,620 and 315,345 is: 463,342.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,620 : 315,345 = 315,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,620/315,345 = 315,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,620x = 315,345 × 315,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,620x = 99,442,469,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,442,469,025/214,620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,342.04

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