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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,376 and 457,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,376 and 457,252 is: 975,292.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,376 : 457,252 = 457,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,376/457,252 = 457,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,376x = 457,252 × 457,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,376x = 209,079,391,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,079,391,504/214,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975,292.90

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