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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,122 and 460,116

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,122 and 460,116 is: 1,002,769.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,122 : 460,116 = 460,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,122/460,116 = 460,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,122x = 460,116 × 460,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,122x = 211,706,733,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,706,733,456/211,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002,769.65

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