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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,995 and 467,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,995 and 467,304 is: 1,015,712.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,995 : 467,304 = 467,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,995/467,304 = 467,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,995x = 467,304 × 467,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,995x = 218,373,028,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,373,028,416/214,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015,712.13

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