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Finding the Third Proportional to 216,374 and 332,787

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Solution

The third proportional to 216,374 and 332,787 is: 511,832.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,374 : 332,787 = 332,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,374/332,787 = 332,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,374x = 332,787 × 332,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,374x = 110,747,187,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,747,187,369/216,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,832.23

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