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Finding the Third Proportional to 215,769 and 330,223

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Solution

The third proportional to 215,769 and 330,223 is: 505,388.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,769 : 330,223 = 330,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,769/330,223 = 330,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,769x = 330,223 × 330,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,769x = 109,047,229,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,047,229,729/215,769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,388.77

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