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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,904 and 452,976

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,904 and 452,976 is: 977,529.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,904 : 452,976 = 452,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,904/452,976 = 452,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,904x = 452,976 × 452,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,904x = 205,187,256,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,187,256,576/209,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,529.04

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