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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,006 and 493,642

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,006 and 493,642 is: 1,160,359.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,006 : 493,642 = 493,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,006/493,642 = 493,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,006x = 493,642 × 493,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,006x = 243,682,424,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,682,424,164/210,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160,359.34

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