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Finding the Third Proportional to 100,056 and 211,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 100,056 and 211,368 is: 446,514.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,056 : 211,368 = 211,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,056/211,368 = 211,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,056x = 211,368 × 211,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,056x = 44,676,431,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,676,431,424/100,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,514.27

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