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Finding the Third Proportional to 213,462 and 334,845

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Solution

The third proportional to 213,462 and 334,845 is: 525,251.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,462 : 334,845 = 334,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,462/334,845 = 334,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,462x = 334,845 × 334,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,462x = 112,121,174,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,121,174,025/213,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,251.21

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