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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,009 and 460,839

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,009 and 460,839 is: 1,011,254.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,009 : 460,839 = 460,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,009/460,839 = 460,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,009x = 460,839 × 460,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,009x = 212,372,583,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,372,583,921/210,009
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011,254.68

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