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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,452 and 464,211

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,452 and 464,211 is: 1,004,848.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,452 : 464,211 = 464,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,452/464,211 = 464,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,452x = 464,211 × 464,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,452x = 215,491,852,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,491,852,521/214,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004,848.88

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