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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,359 and 461,542

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,359 and 461,542 is: 1,012,654.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,359 : 461,542 = 461,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,359/461,542 = 461,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,359x = 461,542 × 461,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,359x = 213,021,017,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,021,017,764/210,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012,654.64

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