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Finding the Third Proportional to 215,273 and 469,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 215,273 and 469,298 is: 1,023,075.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,273 : 469,298 = 469,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,273/469,298 = 469,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,273x = 469,298 × 469,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,273x = 220,240,612,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,240,612,804/215,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023,075.87

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