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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,591 and 465,020

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,591 and 465,020 is: 1,007,701.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,591 : 465,020 = 465,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,591/465,020 = 465,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,591x = 465,020 × 465,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,591x = 216,243,600,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,243,600,400/214,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007,701.16

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