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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,670 and 315,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,670 and 315,440 is: 463,513.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,670 : 315,440 = 315,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,670/315,440 = 315,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,670x = 315,440 × 315,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,670x = 99,502,393,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,502,393,600/214,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,513.27

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