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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,320 and 469,890

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,320 and 469,890 is: 1,044,844.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,320 : 469,890 = 469,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,320/469,890 = 469,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,320x = 469,890 × 469,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,320x = 220,796,612,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,796,612,100/211,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044,844.84

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