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Finding the Third Proportional to 213,682 and 332,188

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Solution

The third proportional to 213,682 and 332,188 is: 516,416.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,682 : 332,188 = 332,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,682/332,188 = 332,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,682x = 332,188 × 332,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,682x = 110,348,867,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,348,867,344/213,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,416.30

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