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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,203 and 461,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,203 and 461,286 is: 1,012,282.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,203 : 461,286 = 461,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,203/461,286 = 461,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,203x = 461,286 × 461,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,203x = 212,784,773,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,784,773,796/210,203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012,282.29

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