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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,335 and 465,570

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,335 and 465,570 is: 1,011,292.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,335 : 465,570 = 465,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,335/465,570 = 465,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,335x = 465,570 × 465,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,335x = 216,755,424,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,755,424,900/214,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011,292.72

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