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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,006 and 460,849.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,006 and 460,849.50 is: 1,011,315.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,006 : 460,849.50 = 460,849.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,006/460,849.50 = 460,849.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,006x = 460,849.50 × 460,849.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,006x = 212,382,261,650.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,382,261,650.25/210,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011,315.21

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