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Finding the Third Proportional to 212,907 and 463,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 212,907 and 463,614 is: 1,009,539.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,907 : 463,614 = 463,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,907/463,614 = 463,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,907x = 463,614 × 463,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,907x = 214,937,940,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,937,940,996/212,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009,539.10

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