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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,367 and 457,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,367 and 457,848 is: 1,001,231.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,367 : 457,848 = 457,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,367/457,848 = 457,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,367x = 457,848 × 457,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,367x = 209,624,791,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,624,791,104/209,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001,231.29

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