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Finding the Third Proportional to 219,382 and 331,773

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Solution

The third proportional to 219,382 and 331,773 is: 501,742.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,382 : 331,773 = 331,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,382/331,773 = 331,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,382x = 331,773 × 331,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,382x = 110,073,323,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,073,323,529/219,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,742.73

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