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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,544 and 462,810

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,544 and 462,810 is: 998,364.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,544 : 462,810 = 462,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,544/462,810 = 462,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,544x = 462,810 × 462,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,544x = 214,193,096,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,193,096,100/214,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998,364.42

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