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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,052 and 459,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,052 and 459,722 is: 1,010,965.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,052 : 459,722 = 459,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,052/459,722 = 459,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,052x = 459,722 × 459,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,052x = 211,344,317,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,344,317,284/209,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010,965.30

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