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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,908.13 and 452,985.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,908.13 and 452,985.75 is: 977,551.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,908.13 : 452,985.75 = 452,985.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,908.13/452,985.75 = 452,985.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,908.13x = 452,985.75 × 452,985.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,908.13x = 205,196,089,703.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,196,089,703.06/209,908.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,551.92

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