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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,670 and 282,369

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,670 and 282,369 is: 371,417.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,670 : 282,369 = 282,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,670/282,369 = 282,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,670x = 282,369 × 282,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,670x = 79,732,252,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,732,252,161/214,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,417.77

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