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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,752 and 466,410

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,752 and 466,410 is: 1,012,974.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,752 : 466,410 = 466,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,752/466,410 = 466,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,752x = 466,410 × 466,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,752x = 217,538,288,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,538,288,100/214,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012,974.45

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