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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,522 and 452,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,522 and 452,244 is: 976,148.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,522 : 452,244 = 452,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,522/452,244 = 452,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,522x = 452,244 × 452,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,522x = 204,524,635,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,524,635,536/209,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976,148.74

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