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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,622.38 and 452,436.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,622.38 and 452,436.75 is: 976,513.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,622.38 : 452,436.75 = 452,436.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,622.38/452,436.75 = 452,436.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,622.38x = 452,436.75 × 452,436.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,622.38x = 204,699,012,750.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,699,012,750.56/209,622.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976,513.18

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