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Finding the Third Proportional to 213,991 and 331,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 213,991 and 331,179 is: 512,542.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,991 : 331,179 = 331,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,991/331,179 = 331,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,991x = 331,179 × 331,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,991x = 109,679,530,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,679,530,041/213,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,542.72

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