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Finding the Third Proportional to 213,972 and 331,326

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Solution

The third proportional to 213,972 and 331,326 is: 513,043.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,972 : 331,326 = 331,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,972/331,326 = 331,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,972x = 331,326 × 331,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,972x = 109,776,918,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,776,918,276/213,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,043.38

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