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Finding the Third Proportional to 213,912 and 339,012

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Solution

The third proportional to 213,912 and 339,012 is: 537,272.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,912 : 339,012 = 339,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,912/339,012 = 339,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,912x = 339,012 × 339,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,912x = 114,929,136,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,929,136,144/213,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,272.97

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