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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,374 and 459,297

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,374 and 459,297 is: 1,002,755.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,374 : 459,297 = 459,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,374/459,297 = 459,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,374x = 459,297 × 459,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,374x = 210,953,734,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,953,734,209/210,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002,755.73

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