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Finding the Third Proportional to 217,954 and 337,623

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Solution

The third proportional to 217,954 and 337,623 is: 522,997.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,954 : 337,623 = 337,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,954/337,623 = 337,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,954x = 337,623 × 337,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,954x = 113,989,290,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,989,290,129/217,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,997.01

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