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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,490 and 457,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,490 and 457,828 is: 991,094.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,490 : 457,828 = 457,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,490/457,828 = 457,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,490x = 457,828 × 457,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,490x = 209,606,477,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,606,477,584/211,490
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,094.04

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