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Finding the Third Proportional to 215,946 and 445,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 215,946 and 445,724 is: 919,997.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,946 : 445,724 = 445,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,946/445,724 = 445,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,946x = 445,724 × 445,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,946x = 198,669,884,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,669,884,176/215,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919,997.98

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