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Finding the Third Proportional to 216,612 and 450,558

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Solution

The third proportional to 216,612 and 450,558 is: 937,171.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,612 : 450,558 = 450,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,612/450,558 = 450,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,612x = 450,558 × 450,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,612x = 203,002,511,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,002,511,364/216,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937,171.12

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