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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,068 and 451,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,068 and 451,668 is: 975,778.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,068 : 451,668 = 451,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,068/451,668 = 451,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,068x = 451,668 × 451,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,068x = 204,003,982,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,003,982,224/209,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975,778.13

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