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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,264 and 452,062

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,264 and 452,062 is: 976,565.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,264 : 452,062 = 452,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,264/452,062 = 452,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,264x = 452,062 × 452,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,264x = 204,360,051,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,360,051,844/209,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976,565.73

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