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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,204 and 457,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,204 and 457,288 is: 999,561.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,204 : 457,288 = 457,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,204/457,288 = 457,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,204x = 457,288 × 457,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,204x = 209,112,314,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,112,314,944/209,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999,561.74

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