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Finding the Third Proportional to 218,752 and 342,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 218,752 and 342,710 is: 536,910.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,752 : 342,710 = 342,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,752/342,710 = 342,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,752x = 342,710 × 342,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,752x = 117,450,144,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,450,144,100/218,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,910.04

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