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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,923 and 297,009

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,923 and 297,009 is: 416,256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,923 : 297,009 = 297,009 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,923/297,009 = 297,009/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,923x = 297,009 × 297,009
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,923x = 88,214,346,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,214,346,081/211,923
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,256.59

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