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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,704 and 456,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,704 and 456,272 is: 992,752.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,704 : 456,272 = 456,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,704/456,272 = 456,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,704x = 456,272 × 456,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,704x = 208,184,137,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,184,137,984/209,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992,752.35

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