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Finding the Third Proportional to 212,083 and 461,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 212,083 and 461,484 is: 1,004,170.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,083 : 461,484 = 461,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,083/461,484 = 461,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,083x = 461,484 × 461,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,083x = 212,967,482,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,967,482,256/212,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004,170.45

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