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Finding the Third Proportional to 213,626 and 332,103

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Solution

The third proportional to 213,626 and 332,103 is: 516,287.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,626 : 332,103 = 332,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,626/332,103 = 332,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,626x = 332,103 × 332,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,626x = 110,292,402,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,292,402,609/213,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,287.36

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