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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,719 and 454,137

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,719 and 454,137 is: 974,123.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,719 : 454,137 = 454,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,719/454,137 = 454,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,719x = 454,137 × 454,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,719x = 206,240,414,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,240,414,769/211,719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974,123.32

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