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Finding the Third Proportional to 213,974 and 331,329

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Solution

The third proportional to 213,974 and 331,329 is: 513,047.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,974 : 331,329 = 331,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,974/331,329 = 331,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,974x = 331,329 × 331,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,974x = 109,778,906,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,778,906,241/213,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,047.88

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