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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,002 and 460,831

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,002 and 460,831 is: 1,011,253.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,002 : 460,831 = 460,831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,002/460,831 = 460,831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,002x = 460,831 × 460,831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,002x = 212,365,210,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,365,210,561/210,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011,253.28

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