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Finding the Third Proportional to 213,971.63 and 331,148.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 213,971.63 and 331,148.25 is: 512,493.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,971.63 : 331,148.25 = 331,148.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,971.63/331,148.25 = 331,148.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,971.63x = 331,148.25 × 331,148.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,971.63x = 109,659,163,478.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,659,163,478.06/213,971.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,493.95

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