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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,940 and 505,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,940 and 505,571 is: 1,189,178.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,940 : 505,571 = 505,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,940/505,571 = 505,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,940x = 505,571 × 505,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,940x = 255,602,036,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,602,036,041/214,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189,178.54

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