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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,541 and 452,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,541 and 452,562 is: 977,433.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,541 : 452,562 = 452,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,541/452,562 = 452,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,541x = 452,562 × 452,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,541x = 204,812,363,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,812,363,844/209,541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,433.36

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