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Finding the Third Proportional to 215,829 and 440,223

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Solution

The third proportional to 215,829 and 440,223 is: 897,915.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,829 : 440,223 = 440,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,829/440,223 = 440,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,829x = 440,223 × 440,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,829x = 193,796,289,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,796,289,729/215,829
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,915.90

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