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Finding the Third Proportional to 215,784 and 474,093

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Solution

The third proportional to 215,784 and 474,093 is: 1,041,616.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,784 : 474,093 = 474,093 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,784/474,093 = 474,093/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,784x = 474,093 × 474,093
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,784x = 224,764,172,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,764,172,649/215,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041,616.49

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