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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,278 and 439,980

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,278 and 439,980 is: 916,244.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,278 : 439,980 = 439,980 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,278/439,980 = 439,980/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,278x = 439,980 × 439,980
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,278x = 193,582,400,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,582,400,400/211,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916,244.95

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