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Finding the Third Proportional to 212,947 and 469,102.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 212,947 and 469,102.25 is: 1,033,388.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,947 : 469,102.25 = 469,102.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,947/469,102.25 = 469,102.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,947x = 469,102.25 × 469,102.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,947x = 220,056,920,955.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,056,920,955.06/212,947
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,388.22

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