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Finding the Third Proportional to 212,934 and 354,889

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Solution

The third proportional to 212,934 and 354,889 is: 591,480.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,934 : 354,889 = 354,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,934/354,889 = 354,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,934x = 354,889 × 354,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,934x = 125,946,202,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,946,202,321/212,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,480.00

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