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Finding the Third Proportional to 219,374 and 331,761

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Solution

The third proportional to 219,374 and 331,761 is: 501,724.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,374 : 331,761 = 331,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,374/331,761 = 331,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,374x = 331,761 × 331,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,374x = 110,065,361,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,065,361,121/219,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,724.73

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