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Finding the Third Proportional to 215,184 and 469,734

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Solution

The third proportional to 215,184 and 469,734 is: 1,025,401.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,184 : 469,734 = 469,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,184/469,734 = 469,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,184x = 469,734 × 469,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,184x = 220,650,030,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,650,030,756/215,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025,401.66

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