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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,622 and 332,016

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,622 and 332,016 is: 513,622.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,622 : 332,016 = 332,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,622/332,016 = 332,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,622x = 332,016 × 332,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,622x = 110,234,624,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,234,624,256/214,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,622.20

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