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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,152 and 429,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,152 and 429,430 is: 881,703.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,152 : 429,430 = 429,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,152/429,430 = 429,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,152x = 429,430 × 429,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,152x = 184,410,124,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,410,124,900/209,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881,703.86

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