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Finding the Third Proportional to 100,008 and 211,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 100,008 and 211,252 is: 446,238.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,008 : 211,252 = 211,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,008/211,252 = 211,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,008x = 211,252 × 211,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,008x = 44,627,407,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,627,407,504/100,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,238.38

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