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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,482 and 457,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,482 and 457,812 is: 991,062.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,482 : 457,812 = 457,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,482/457,812 = 457,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,482x = 457,812 × 457,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,482x = 209,591,827,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,591,827,344/211,482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,062.25

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