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Finding the Third Proportional to 215,862 and 335,097

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Solution

The third proportional to 215,862 and 335,097 is: 520,193.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,862 : 335,097 = 335,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,862/335,097 = 335,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,862x = 335,097 × 335,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,862x = 112,289,999,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,289,999,409/215,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,193.45

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