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Finding the Third Proportional to 461,214 and 992,223

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Solution

The third proportional to 461,214 and 992,223 is: 2,134,598.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,214 : 992,223 = 992,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,214/992,223 = 992,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,214x = 992,223 × 992,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,214x = 984,506,481,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,506,481,729/461,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134,598.00

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