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Finding the Third Proportional to 219,312 and 469,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 219,312 and 469,760 is: 1,006,212.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,312 : 469,760 = 469,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,312/469,760 = 469,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,312x = 469,760 × 469,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,312x = 220,674,457,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,674,457,600/219,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006,212.42

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