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Finding the Third Proportional to 212,596 and 329,657

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Solution

The third proportional to 212,596 and 329,657 is: 511,174.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,596 : 329,657 = 329,657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,596/329,657 = 329,657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,596x = 329,657 × 329,657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,596x = 108,673,737,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,673,737,649/212,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,174.89

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