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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,627 and 466,189.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,627 and 466,189.50 is: 1,012,606.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,627 : 466,189.50 = 466,189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,627/466,189.50 = 466,189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,627x = 466,189.50 × 466,189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,627x = 217,332,649,910.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,332,649,910.25/214,627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012,606.29

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