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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,912 and 505,528

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,912 and 505,528 is: 1,189,131.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,912 : 505,528 = 505,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,912/505,528 = 505,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,912x = 505,528 × 505,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,912x = 255,558,558,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,558,558,784/214,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189,131.17

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