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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,103 and 445,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,103 and 445,179 is: 947,783.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,103 : 445,179 = 445,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,103/445,179 = 445,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,103x = 445,179 × 445,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,103x = 198,184,342,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,184,342,041/209,103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947,783.35

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