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Finding the Third Proportional to 218,748 and 342,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 218,748 and 342,704 is: 536,901.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,748 : 342,704 = 342,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,748/342,704 = 342,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,748x = 342,704 × 342,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,748x = 117,446,031,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,446,031,616/218,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,901.05

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