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Finding the Third Proportional to 213,981 and 331,161

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Solution

The third proportional to 213,981 and 331,161 is: 512,510.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,981 : 331,161 = 331,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,981/331,161 = 331,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,981x = 331,161 × 331,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,981x = 109,667,607,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,667,607,921/213,981
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,510.96

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