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Finding the Third Proportional to 212,873 and 354,774

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Solution

The third proportional to 212,873 and 354,774 is: 591,266.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,873 : 354,774 = 354,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,873/354,774 = 354,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,873x = 354,774 × 354,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,873x = 125,864,591,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,864,591,076/212,873
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,266.11

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