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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,367 and 450,081

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,367 and 450,081 is: 967,549.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,367 : 450,081 = 450,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,367/450,081 = 450,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,367x = 450,081 × 450,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,367x = 202,572,906,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,572,906,561/209,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967,549.36

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