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Finding the Third Proportional to 215,761 and 440,090

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Solution

The third proportional to 215,761 and 440,090 is: 897,656.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,761 : 440,090 = 440,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,761/440,090 = 440,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,761x = 440,090 × 440,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,761x = 193,679,208,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,679,208,100/215,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,656.24

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