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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,979 and 297,088

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,979 and 297,088 is: 416,368.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,979 : 297,088 = 297,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,979/297,088 = 297,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,979x = 297,088 × 297,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,979x = 88,261,279,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,261,279,744/211,979
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,368.04

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