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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,059 and 445,086

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,059 and 445,086 is: 947,586.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,059 : 445,086 = 445,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,059/445,086 = 445,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,059x = 445,086 × 445,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,059x = 198,101,547,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,101,547,396/209,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947,586.79

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