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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,374 and 452,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,374 and 452,824 is: 974,690.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,374 : 452,824 = 452,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,374/452,824 = 452,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,374x = 452,824 × 452,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,374x = 205,049,574,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,049,574,976/210,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974,690.67

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