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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,624 and 452,441

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,624 and 452,441 is: 976,523.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,624 : 452,441 = 452,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,624/452,441 = 452,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,624x = 452,441 × 452,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,624x = 204,702,858,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,702,858,481/209,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976,523.96

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