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Finding the Third Proportional to 212,906 and 354,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 212,906 and 354,825 is: 591,344.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,906 : 354,825 = 354,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,906/354,825 = 354,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,906x = 354,825 × 354,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,906x = 125,900,780,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,900,780,625/212,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,344.45

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