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Finding the Third Proportional to 213,057 and 466,205.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 213,057 and 466,205.63 is: 1,020,138.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,057 : 466,205.63 = 466,205.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,057/466,205.63 = 466,205.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,057x = 466,205.63 × 466,205.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,057x = 217,347,684,781.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,347,684,781.64/213,057
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020,138.67

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