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Finding the Third Proportional to 213,304 and 466,785

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Solution

The third proportional to 213,304 and 466,785 is: 1,021,491.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,304 : 466,785 = 466,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,304/466,785 = 466,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,304x = 466,785 × 466,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,304x = 217,888,236,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,888,236,225/213,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021,491.56

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