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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,825 and 463,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,825 and 463,122 is: 1,017,346.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,825 : 463,122 = 463,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,825/463,122 = 463,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,825x = 463,122 × 463,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,825x = 214,481,986,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,481,986,884/210,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017,346.08

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