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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,721 and 465,758

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,721 and 465,758 is: 1,029,467.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,721 : 465,758 = 465,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,721/465,758 = 465,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,721x = 465,758 × 465,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,721x = 216,930,514,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,930,514,564/210,721
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029,467.94

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