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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,833 and 310,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,833 and 310,680 is: 455,651.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,833 : 310,680 = 310,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,833/310,680 = 310,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,833x = 310,680 × 310,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,833x = 96,522,062,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,522,062,400/211,833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,651.68

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