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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,815 and 330,226

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,815 and 330,226 is: 514,832.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,815 : 330,226 = 330,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,815/330,226 = 330,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,815x = 330,226 × 330,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,815x = 109,049,211,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,049,211,076/211,815
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,832.34

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