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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,536 and 452,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,536 and 452,264 is: 976,169.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,536 : 452,264 = 452,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,536/452,264 = 452,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,536x = 452,264 × 452,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,536x = 204,542,725,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,542,725,696/209,536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976,169.85

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