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Finding the Third Proportional to 215,942.63 and 337,979.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 215,942.63 and 337,979.25 is: 528,982.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,942.63 : 337,979.25 = 337,979.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,942.63/337,979.25 = 337,979.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,942.63x = 337,979.25 × 337,979.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,942.63x = 114,229,973,430.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,229,973,430.56/215,942.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,982.98

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