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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,069 and 460,956

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,069 and 460,956 is: 1,011,479.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,069 : 460,956 = 460,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,069/460,956 = 460,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,069x = 460,956 × 460,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,069x = 212,480,433,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,480,433,936/210,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011,479.25

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