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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,064 and 460,948

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,064 and 460,948 is: 1,011,468.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,064 : 460,948 = 460,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,064/460,948 = 460,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,064x = 460,948 × 460,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,064x = 212,473,058,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,473,058,704/210,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011,468.21

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