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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,902 and 449,076

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,902 and 449,076 is: 951,710.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,902 : 449,076 = 449,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,902/449,076 = 449,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,902x = 449,076 × 449,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,902x = 201,669,253,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,669,253,776/211,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951,710.01

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