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Finding the Third Proportional to 216,333 and 469,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 216,333 and 469,982 is: 1,021,032.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,333 : 469,982 = 469,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,333/469,982 = 469,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,333x = 469,982 × 469,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,333x = 220,883,080,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,883,080,324/216,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021,032.76

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