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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,657 and 452,509

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,657 and 452,509 is: 976,663.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,657 : 452,509 = 452,509 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,657/452,509 = 452,509/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,657x = 452,509 × 452,509
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,657x = 204,764,395,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,764,395,081/209,657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976,663.77

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