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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,058 and 460,933

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,058 and 460,933 is: 1,011,431.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,058 : 460,933 = 460,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,058/460,933 = 460,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,058x = 460,933 × 460,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,058x = 212,459,230,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,459,230,489/210,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011,431.27

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