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Finding the Third Proportional to 218,863 and 470,421

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Solution

The third proportional to 218,863 and 470,421 is: 1,011,116.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,863 : 470,421 = 470,421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,863/470,421 = 470,421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,863x = 470,421 × 470,421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,863x = 221,295,917,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,295,917,241/218,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011,116.17

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