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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,907 and 320,021

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,907 and 320,021 is: 483,294.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,907 : 320,021 = 320,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,907/320,021 = 320,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,907x = 320,021 × 320,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,907x = 102,413,440,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,413,440,441/211,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,294.28

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