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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,016 and 463,698

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,016 and 463,698 is: 1,004,671.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,016 : 463,698 = 463,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,016/463,698 = 463,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,016x = 463,698 × 463,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,016x = 215,015,835,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,015,835,204/214,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004,671.78

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