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Finding the Third Proportional to 214,998 and 467,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 214,998 and 467,310 is: 1,015,724.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,998 : 467,310 = 467,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,998/467,310 = 467,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,998x = 467,310 × 467,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,998x = 218,378,636,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,378,636,100/214,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015,724.04

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