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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,752 and 465,000

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,752 and 465,000 is: 1,021,123.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,752 : 465,000 = 465,000 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,752/465,000 = 465,000/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,752x = 465,000 × 465,000
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,752x = 216,225,000,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,225,000,000/211,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021,123.77

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