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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,650 and 466,218

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,650 and 466,218 is: 1,012,621.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,650 : 466,218 = 466,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,650/466,218 = 466,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,650x = 466,218 × 466,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,650x = 217,359,223,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,359,223,524/214,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012,621.59

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