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Finding the Third Proportional to 213,111 and 355,135.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 213,111 and 355,135.50 is: 591,810.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,111 : 355,135.50 = 355,135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,111/355,135.50 = 355,135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,111x = 355,135.50 × 355,135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,111x = 126,121,223,360.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,121,223,360.25/213,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,810.01

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