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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,996 and 466,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,996 and 466,800 is: 1,013,517.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,996 : 466,800 = 466,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,996/466,800 = 466,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,996x = 466,800 × 466,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,996x = 217,902,240,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,902,240,000/214,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013,517.65

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