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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,252 and 469,739

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,252 and 469,739 is: 1,044,509.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,252 : 469,739 = 469,739 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,252/469,739 = 469,739/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,252x = 469,739 × 469,739
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,252x = 220,654,728,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,654,728,121/211,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044,509.53

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