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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,528 and 452,528

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,528 and 452,528 is: 977,347.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,528 : 452,528 = 452,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,528/452,528 = 452,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,528x = 452,528 × 452,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,528x = 204,781,590,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,781,590,784/209,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,347.14

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