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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,324 and 450,176

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,324 and 450,176 is: 963,553.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,324 : 450,176 = 450,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,324/450,176 = 450,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,324x = 450,176 × 450,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,324x = 202,658,430,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,658,430,976/210,324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963,553.52

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