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Finding the Third Proportional to 218,268 and 330,642

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Solution

The third proportional to 218,268 and 330,642 is: 500,871.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,268 : 330,642 = 330,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,268/330,642 = 330,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,268x = 330,642 × 330,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,268x = 109,324,132,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,324,132,164/218,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,871.10

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