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Finding the Third Proportional to 217,056 and 470,198

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Solution

The third proportional to 217,056 and 470,198 is: 1,018,567.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,056 : 470,198 = 470,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,056/470,198 = 470,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,056x = 470,198 × 470,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,056x = 221,086,159,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,086,159,204/217,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018,567.37

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