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Finding the Third Proportional to 213,982 and 331,163

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Solution

The third proportional to 213,982 and 331,163 is: 512,514.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,982 : 331,163 = 331,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,982/331,163 = 331,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,982x = 331,163 × 331,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,982x = 109,668,932,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,668,932,569/213,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,514.76

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