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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,652 and 466,207

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,652 and 466,207 is: 1,012,564.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,652 : 466,207 = 466,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,652/466,207 = 466,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,652x = 466,207 × 466,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,652x = 217,348,966,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,348,966,849/214,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012,564.37

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