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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,630 and 466,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,630 and 466,618 is: 1,014,454.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,630 : 466,618 = 466,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,630/466,618 = 466,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,630x = 466,618 × 466,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,630x = 217,732,357,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,732,357,924/214,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014,454.45

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