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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,988 and 449,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,988 and 449,248 is: 952,052.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,988 : 449,248 = 449,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,988/449,248 = 449,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,988x = 449,248 × 449,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,988x = 201,823,765,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,823,765,504/211,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,052.78

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