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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,846 and 466,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,846 and 466,340 is: 1,026,561.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,846 : 466,340 = 466,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,846/466,340 = 466,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,846x = 466,340 × 466,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,846x = 217,472,995,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,472,995,600/211,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026,561.73

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