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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,652 and 467,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,652 and 467,960 is: 1,039,565.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,652 : 467,960 = 467,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,652/467,960 = 467,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,652x = 467,960 × 467,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,652x = 218,986,561,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,986,561,600/210,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039,565.55

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