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Finding the Third Proportional to 215,826 and 440,212

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Solution

The third proportional to 215,826 and 440,212 is: 897,883.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,826 : 440,212 = 440,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,826/440,212 = 440,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,826x = 440,212 × 440,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,826x = 193,786,604,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,786,604,944/215,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,883.50

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