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Finding the Third Proportional to 213,768 and 461,799

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Solution

The third proportional to 213,768 and 461,799 is: 997,615.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,768 : 461,799 = 461,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,768/461,799 = 461,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,768x = 461,799 × 461,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,768x = 213,258,316,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,258,316,401/213,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997,615.72

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