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Finding the Third Proportional to 213,111 and 462,105

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Solution

The third proportional to 213,111 and 462,105 is: 1,002,017.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,111 : 462,105 = 462,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,111/462,105 = 462,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,111x = 462,105 × 462,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,111x = 213,541,031,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,541,031,025/213,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002,017.87

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