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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,571 and 458,035

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,571 and 458,035 is: 996,319.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,571 : 458,035 = 458,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,571/458,035 = 458,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,571x = 458,035 × 458,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,571x = 209,796,061,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,796,061,225/210,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996,319.82

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