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Finding the Third Proportional to 213,984 and 331,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 213,984 and 331,344 is: 513,070.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,984 : 331,344 = 331,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,984/331,344 = 331,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,984x = 331,344 × 331,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,984x = 109,788,846,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,788,846,336/213,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,070.35

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