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Finding the Third Proportional to 216,067 and 286,713

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Solution

The third proportional to 216,067 and 286,713 is: 380,457.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,067 : 286,713 = 286,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,067/286,713 = 286,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,067x = 286,713 × 286,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,067x = 82,204,344,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,204,344,369/216,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,457.66

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