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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,446 and 450,498

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,446 and 450,498 is: 964,373.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,446 : 450,498 = 450,498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,446/450,498 = 450,498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,446x = 450,498 × 450,498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,446x = 202,948,448,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,948,448,004/210,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964,373.04

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