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Finding the Third Proportional to 213,970 and 331,141

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Solution

The third proportional to 213,970 and 331,141 is: 512,475.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,970 : 331,141 = 331,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,970/331,141 = 331,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,970x = 331,141 × 331,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,970x = 109,654,361,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,654,361,881/213,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,475.40

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