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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,042 and 460,908

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,042 and 460,908 is: 1,011,398.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,042 : 460,908 = 460,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,042/460,908 = 460,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,042x = 460,908 × 460,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,042x = 212,436,184,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,436,184,464/210,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011,398.60

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