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Finding the Third Proportional to 215,271 and 469,294

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Solution

The third proportional to 215,271 and 469,294 is: 1,023,067.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,271 : 469,294 = 469,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,271/469,294 = 469,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,271x = 469,294 × 469,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,271x = 220,236,858,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,236,858,436/215,271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023,067.94

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