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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,880 and 450,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,880 and 450,864 is: 968,545.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,880 : 450,864 = 450,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,880/450,864 = 450,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,880x = 450,864 × 450,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,880x = 203,278,346,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,278,346,496/209,880
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968,545.58

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