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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,964 and 429,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,964 and 429,762 is: 875,482.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,964 : 429,762 = 429,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,964/429,762 = 429,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,964x = 429,762 × 429,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,964x = 184,695,376,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,695,376,644/210,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,482.91

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