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Finding the Third Proportional to 217,563 and 461,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 217,563 and 461,262 is: 977,935.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,563 : 461,262 = 461,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,563/461,262 = 461,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,563x = 461,262 × 461,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,563x = 212,762,632,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,762,632,644/217,563
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,935.74

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