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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,271 and 445,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,271 and 445,512 is: 948,439.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,271 : 445,512 = 445,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,271/445,512 = 445,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,271x = 445,512 × 445,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,271x = 198,480,942,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,480,942,144/209,271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948,439.78

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