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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,938 and 332,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,938 and 332,288 is: 513,707.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,938 : 332,288 = 332,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,938/332,288 = 332,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,938x = 332,288 × 332,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,938x = 110,415,314,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,415,314,944/214,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,707.74

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