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Finding the Third Proportional to 216,592 and 333,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 216,592 and 333,344 is: 513,030.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,592 : 333,344 = 333,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,592/333,344 = 333,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,592x = 333,344 × 333,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,592x = 111,118,222,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,118,222,336/216,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,030.13

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