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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,362 and 440,181

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,362 and 440,181 is: 916,717.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,362 : 440,181 = 440,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,362/440,181 = 440,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,362x = 440,181 × 440,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,362x = 193,759,312,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,759,312,761/211,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916,717.82

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