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Finding the Third Proportional to 218,768 and 337,486

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Solution

The third proportional to 218,768 and 337,486 is: 520,628.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,768 : 337,486 = 337,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,768/337,486 = 337,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,768x = 337,486 × 337,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,768x = 113,896,800,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,896,800,196/218,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,628.25

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