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Finding the Third Proportional to 212,406 and 325,980

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Solution

The third proportional to 212,406 and 325,980 is: 500,282.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,406 : 325,980 = 325,980 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,406/325,980 = 325,980/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,406x = 325,980 × 325,980
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,406x = 106,262,960,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,262,960,400/212,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,282.29

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