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Finding the Third Proportional to 212,310 and 331,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 212,310 and 331,383 is: 517,237.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,310 : 331,383 = 331,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,310/331,383 = 331,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,310x = 331,383 × 331,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,310x = 109,814,692,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,814,692,689/212,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,237.50

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