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Finding the Third Proportional to 221,391 and 332,127

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Solution

The third proportional to 221,391 and 332,127 is: 498,251.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,391 : 332,127 = 332,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,391/332,127 = 332,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,391x = 332,127 × 332,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,391x = 110,308,344,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,308,344,129/221,391
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,251.26

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