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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,084 and 460,983

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,084 and 460,983 is: 1,011,525.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,084 : 460,983 = 460,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,084/460,983 = 460,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,084x = 460,983 × 460,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,084x = 212,505,326,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,505,326,289/210,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011,525.51

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