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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,991 and 502,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,991 and 502,040 is: 1,172,347.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,991 : 502,040 = 502,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,991/502,040 = 502,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,991x = 502,040 × 502,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,991x = 252,044,161,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,044,161,600/214,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172,347.50

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