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Finding the Third Proportional to 213,962 and 331,125

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Solution

The third proportional to 213,962 and 331,125 is: 512,445.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,962 : 331,125 = 331,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,962/331,125 = 331,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,962x = 331,125 × 331,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,962x = 109,643,765,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,643,765,625/213,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,445.04

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