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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,768 and 318,126

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,768 and 318,126 is: 477,901.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,768 : 318,126 = 318,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,768/318,126 = 318,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,768x = 318,126 × 318,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,768x = 101,204,151,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,204,151,876/211,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,901.06

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