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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,179 and 425,814

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,179 and 425,814 is: 858,596.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,179 : 425,814 = 425,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,179/425,814 = 425,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,179x = 425,814 × 425,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,179x = 181,317,562,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,317,562,596/211,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,596.56

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