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Finding the Third Proportional to 217,053 and 469,195

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Solution

The third proportional to 217,053 and 469,195 is: 1,014,240.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,053 : 469,195 = 469,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,053/469,195 = 469,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,053x = 469,195 × 469,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,053x = 220,143,948,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,143,948,025/217,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014,240.52

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