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Finding the Third Proportional to 218,746 and 342,699

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Solution

The third proportional to 218,746 and 342,699 is: 536,890.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,746 : 342,699 = 342,699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,746/342,699 = 342,699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,746x = 342,699 × 342,699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,746x = 117,442,604,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,442,604,601/218,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,890.30

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