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Finding the Third Proportional to 213,796 and 461,852

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Solution

The third proportional to 213,796 and 461,852 is: 997,714.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,796 : 461,852 = 461,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,796/461,852 = 461,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,796x = 461,852 × 461,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,796x = 213,307,269,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,307,269,904/213,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997,714.04

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