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Finding the Third Proportional to 213,986 and 331,162

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Solution

The third proportional to 213,986 and 331,162 is: 512,502.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,986 : 331,162 = 331,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,986/331,162 = 331,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,986x = 331,162 × 331,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,986x = 109,668,270,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,668,270,244/213,986
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,502.08

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