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Finding the Third Proportional to 212,303 and 331,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 212,303 and 331,374 is: 517,226.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,303 : 331,374 = 331,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,303/331,374 = 331,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,303x = 331,374 × 331,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,303x = 109,808,727,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,808,727,876/212,303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,226.45

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