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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,882 and 211,558

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,882 and 211,558 is: 403,643.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,882 : 211,558 = 211,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,882/211,558 = 211,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,882x = 211,558 × 211,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,882x = 44,756,787,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,756,787,364/110,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,643.40

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