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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,971 and 449,214

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,971 and 449,214 is: 951,985.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,971 : 449,214 = 449,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,971/449,214 = 449,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,971x = 449,214 × 449,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,971x = 201,793,217,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,793,217,796/211,971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951,985.03

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