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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,054 and 459,726

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,054 and 459,726 is: 1,010,973.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,054 : 459,726 = 459,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,054/459,726 = 459,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,054x = 459,726 × 459,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,054x = 211,347,995,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,347,995,076/209,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010,973.22

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