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Finding the Third Proportional to 213,651 and 461,565

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Solution

The third proportional to 213,651 and 461,565 is: 997,150.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,651 : 461,565 = 461,565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,651/461,565 = 461,565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,651x = 461,565 × 461,565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,651x = 213,042,249,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,042,249,225/213,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997,150.72

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