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Finding the Third Proportional to 212,608 and 447,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 212,608 and 447,248 is: 940,843.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,608 : 447,248 = 447,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,608/447,248 = 447,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,608x = 447,248 × 447,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,608x = 200,030,773,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,030,773,504/212,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940,843.12

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