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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,348 and 459,243

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,348 and 459,243 is: 1,002,643.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,348 : 459,243 = 459,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,348/459,243 = 459,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,348x = 459,243 × 459,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,348x = 210,904,133,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,904,133,049/210,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002,643.87

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