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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,554 and 305,655

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,554 and 305,655 is: 441,612.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,554 : 305,655 = 305,655 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,554/305,655 = 305,655/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,554x = 305,655 × 305,655
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,554x = 93,424,979,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,424,979,025/211,554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,612.92

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