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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,160 and 430,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,160 and 430,704 is: 886,909.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,160 : 430,704 = 430,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,160/430,704 = 430,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,160x = 430,704 × 430,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,160x = 185,505,935,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,505,935,616/209,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886,909.24

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