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Finding the Third Proportional to 212,874 and 354,777

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Solution

The third proportional to 212,874 and 354,777 is: 591,273.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,874 : 354,777 = 354,777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,874/354,777 = 354,777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,874x = 354,777 × 354,777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,874x = 125,866,719,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,866,719,729/212,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,273.33

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