Explanation

To find the pattern in the series, let's analyze the differences between consecutive terms:

8 - 2 = 6

26 - 8 = 18

62 - 26 = 36

122 - 62 = 60

212 - 122 = 90

Notice that the differences between consecutive terms follow the pattern of adding consecutive even numbers: 6, 18, 36, 60, 90.

So, to find the next term in the series, we add the next consecutive even number to 212:

212 + 120 = 332

Therefore, the next term in the series is 332.