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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,553 and 462,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,553 and 462,832 is: 998,417.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,553 : 462,832 = 462,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,553/462,832 = 462,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,553x = 462,832 × 462,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,553x = 214,213,460,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,213,460,224/214,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998,417.46

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