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Finding the Third Proportional to 217,016 and 475,410

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Solution

The third proportional to 217,016 and 475,410 is: 1,041,465.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,016 : 475,410 = 475,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,016/475,410 = 475,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,016x = 475,410 × 475,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,016x = 226,014,668,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,014,668,100/217,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041,465.46

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