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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,599 and 471,207

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,599 and 471,207 is: 1,034,655.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,599 : 471,207 = 471,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,599/471,207 = 471,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,599x = 471,207 × 471,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,599x = 222,036,036,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,036,036,849/214,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034,655.51

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