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Finding the Third Proportional to 212,706 and 464,049

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Solution

The third proportional to 212,706 and 464,049 is: 1,012,390.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,706 : 464,049 = 464,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,706/464,049 = 464,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,706x = 464,049 × 464,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,706x = 215,341,474,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,341,474,401/212,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012,390.22

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