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Finding the Third Proportional to 213,736 and 461,736

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Solution

The third proportional to 213,736 and 461,736 is: 997,492.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,736 : 461,736 = 461,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,736/461,736 = 461,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,736x = 461,736 × 461,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,736x = 213,200,133,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,200,133,696/213,736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997,492.86

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