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Finding the Third Proportional to 212,610 and 328,995

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Solution

The third proportional to 212,610 and 328,995 is: 509,090.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,610 : 328,995 = 328,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,610/328,995 = 328,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,610x = 328,995 × 328,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,610x = 108,237,710,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,237,710,025/212,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,090.40

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