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Finding the Third Proportional to 213,984 and 332,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 213,984 and 332,664 is: 517,166.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,984 : 332,664 = 332,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,984/332,664 = 332,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,984x = 332,664 × 332,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,984x = 110,665,336,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,665,336,896/213,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,166.41

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