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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,469 and 457,786

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,469 and 457,786 is: 991,010.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,469 : 457,786 = 457,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,469/457,786 = 457,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,469x = 457,786 × 457,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,469x = 209,568,021,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,568,021,796/211,469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,010.61

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