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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,159 and 439,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,159 and 439,732 is: 915,728.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,159 : 439,732 = 439,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,159/439,732 = 439,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,159x = 439,732 × 439,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,159x = 193,364,231,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,364,231,824/211,159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915,728.11

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