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Finding the Third Proportional to 215,082 and 334,125

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Solution

The third proportional to 215,082 and 334,125 is: 519,055.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,082 : 334,125 = 334,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,082/334,125 = 334,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,082x = 334,125 × 334,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,082x = 111,639,515,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,639,515,625/215,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,055.60

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