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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,006 and 460,836

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,006 and 460,836 is: 1,011,255.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,006 : 460,836 = 460,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,006/460,836 = 460,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,006x = 460,836 × 460,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,006x = 212,369,818,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,369,818,896/210,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011,255.96

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