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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,132 and 445,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,132 and 445,236 is: 947,894.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,132 : 445,236 = 445,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,132/445,236 = 445,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,132x = 445,236 × 445,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,132x = 198,235,095,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,235,095,696/209,132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947,894.61

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