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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,027 and 459,673

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,027 and 459,673 is: 1,010,870.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,027 : 459,673 = 459,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,027/459,673 = 459,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,027x = 459,673 × 459,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,027x = 211,299,266,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,299,266,929/209,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010,870.69

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