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Finding the Third Proportional to 212,768 and 315,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 212,768 and 315,044 is: 466,483.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,768 : 315,044 = 315,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,768/315,044 = 315,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,768x = 315,044 × 315,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,768x = 99,252,721,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,252,721,936/212,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,483.31

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