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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,492 and 465,291

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,492 and 465,291 is: 1,028,522.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,492 : 465,291 = 465,291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,492/465,291 = 465,291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,492x = 465,291 × 465,291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,492x = 216,495,714,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,495,714,681/210,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028,522.29

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