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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,307 and 470,922

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,307 and 470,922 is: 1,034,812.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,307 : 470,922 = 470,922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,307/470,922 = 470,922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,307x = 470,922 × 470,922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,307x = 221,767,530,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,767,530,084/214,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034,812.35

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