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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,676 and 452,728

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,676 and 452,728 is: 977,520.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,676 : 452,728 = 452,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,676/452,728 = 452,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,676x = 452,728 × 452,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,676x = 204,962,641,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,962,641,984/209,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,520.76

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