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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,002 and 460,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,002 and 460,832 is: 1,011,257.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,002 : 460,832 = 460,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,002/460,832 = 460,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,002x = 460,832 × 460,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,002x = 212,366,132,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,366,132,224/210,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011,257.67

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