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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,724 and 300,951

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,724 and 300,951 is: 427,781.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,724 : 300,951 = 300,951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,724/300,951 = 300,951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,724x = 300,951 × 300,951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,724x = 90,571,504,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,571,504,401/211,724
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,781.00

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