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Finding the Third Proportional to 215,810 and 440,190

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Solution

The third proportional to 215,810 and 440,190 is: 897,860.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,810 : 440,190 = 440,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,810/440,190 = 440,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,810x = 440,190 × 440,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,810x = 193,767,236,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,767,236,100/215,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,860.32

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