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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,713 and 329,234

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,713 and 329,234 is: 511,990.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,713 : 329,234 = 329,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,713/329,234 = 329,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,713x = 329,234 × 329,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,713x = 108,395,026,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,395,026,756/211,713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,990.42

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