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Finding the Third Proportional to 213,977 and 331,145

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Solution

The third proportional to 213,977 and 331,145 is: 512,471.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,977 : 331,145 = 331,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,977/331,145 = 331,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,977x = 331,145 × 331,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,977x = 109,657,011,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,657,011,025/213,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,471.02

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