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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,473 and 423,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,473 and 423,562 is: 836,491.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,473 : 423,562 = 423,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,473/423,562 = 423,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,473x = 423,562 × 423,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,473x = 179,404,767,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,404,767,844/214,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836,491.16

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