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Finding the Third Proportional to 213,970 and 331,323

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Solution

The third proportional to 213,970 and 331,323 is: 513,038.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,970 : 331,323 = 331,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,970/331,323 = 331,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,970x = 331,323 × 331,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,970x = 109,774,930,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,774,930,329/213,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,038.89

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