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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,926 and 331,410

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,926 and 331,410 is: 511,025.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,926 : 331,410 = 331,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,926/331,410 = 331,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,926x = 331,410 × 331,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,926x = 109,832,588,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,832,588,100/214,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,025.13

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