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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,663.50 and 333,811.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,663.50 and 333,811.50 is: 519,092.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,663.50 : 333,811.50 = 333,811.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,663.50/333,811.50 = 333,811.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,663.50x = 333,811.50 × 333,811.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,663.50x = 111,430,117,532.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,430,117,532.25/214,663.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,092.06

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