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Finding the Third Proportional to 217,956 and 470,337

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Solution

The third proportional to 217,956 and 470,337 is: 1,014,961.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,956 : 470,337 = 470,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,956/470,337 = 470,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,956x = 470,337 × 470,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,956x = 221,216,893,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,216,893,569/217,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014,961.25

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