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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,924 and 331,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,924 and 331,408 is: 511,023.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,924 : 331,408 = 331,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,924/331,408 = 331,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,924x = 331,408 × 331,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,924x = 109,831,262,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,831,262,464/214,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,023.72

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