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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,352 and 450,259

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,352 and 450,259 is: 963,780.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,352 : 450,259 = 450,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,352/450,259 = 450,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,352x = 450,259 × 450,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,352x = 202,733,167,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,733,167,081/210,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963,780.55

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