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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,283 and 464,038

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,283 and 464,038 is: 1,019,160.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,283 : 464,038 = 464,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,283/464,038 = 464,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,283x = 464,038 × 464,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,283x = 215,331,265,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,331,265,444/211,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019,160.39

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