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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,622 and 332,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,622 and 332,172 is: 514,104.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,622 : 332,172 = 332,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,622/332,172 = 332,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,622x = 332,172 × 332,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,622x = 110,338,237,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,338,237,584/214,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,104.97

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