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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,669 and 460,751.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,669 and 460,751.25 is: 1,007,702.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,669 : 460,751.25 = 460,751.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,669/460,751.25 = 460,751.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,669x = 460,751.25 × 460,751.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,669x = 212,291,714,376.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,291,714,376.56/210,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007,702.67

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