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Finding the Third Proportional to 213,868 and 432,916

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Solution

The third proportional to 213,868 and 432,916 is: 876,317.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,868 : 432,916 = 432,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,868/432,916 = 432,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,868x = 432,916 × 432,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,868x = 187,416,263,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,416,263,056/213,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876,317.46

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