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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,912 and 451,190

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,912 and 451,190 is: 988,637.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,912 : 451,190 = 451,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,912/451,190 = 451,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,912x = 451,190 × 451,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,912x = 203,572,416,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,572,416,100/205,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988,637.94

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