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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,977 and 433,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,977 and 433,674 is: 887,233.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,977 : 433,674 = 433,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,977/433,674 = 433,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,977x = 433,674 × 433,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,977x = 188,073,138,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,073,138,276/211,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887,233.70

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