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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,217 and 429,459

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,217 and 429,459 is: 881,548.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,217 : 429,459 = 429,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,217/429,459 = 429,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,217x = 429,459 × 429,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,217x = 184,435,032,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,435,032,681/209,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881,548.98

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