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Finding the Third Proportional to 213,654 and 461,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 213,654 and 461,571 is: 997,162.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,654 : 461,571 = 461,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,654/461,571 = 461,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,654x = 461,571 × 461,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,654x = 213,047,788,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,047,788,041/213,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997,162.65

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