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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,468 and 461,683

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,468 and 461,683 is: 1,012,748.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,468 : 461,683 = 461,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,468/461,683 = 461,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,468x = 461,683 × 461,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,468x = 213,151,192,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,151,192,489/210,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012,748.70

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