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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,632 and 450,525

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,632 and 450,525 is: 972,874.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,632 : 450,525 = 450,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,632/450,525 = 450,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,632x = 450,525 × 450,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,632x = 202,972,775,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,972,775,625/208,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972,874.61

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