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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,720 and 449,103

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,720 and 449,103 is: 961,727.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,720 : 449,103 = 449,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,720/449,103 = 449,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,720x = 449,103 × 449,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,720x = 201,693,504,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,693,504,609/209,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961,727.56

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