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Finding the Third Proportional to 213,804 and 461,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 213,804 and 461,840 is: 997,624.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,804 : 461,840 = 461,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,804/461,840 = 461,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,804x = 461,840 × 461,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,804x = 213,296,185,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,296,185,600/213,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997,624.86

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