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Finding the Third Proportional to 209,960 and 447,948

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Solution

The third proportional to 209,960 and 447,948 is: 955,693.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,960 : 447,948 = 447,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,960/447,948 = 447,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,960x = 447,948 × 447,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,960x = 200,657,410,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,657,410,704/209,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955,693.52

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