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Finding the Third Proportional to 212,949 and 465,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 212,949 and 465,750 is: 1,018,662.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,949 : 465,750 = 465,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,949/465,750 = 465,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,949x = 465,750 × 465,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,949x = 216,923,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,923,062,500/212,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018,662.04

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