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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,716 and 329,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,716 and 329,238 is: 511,995.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,716 : 329,238 = 329,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,716/329,238 = 329,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,716x = 329,238 × 329,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,716x = 108,397,660,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,397,660,644/211,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,995.60

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