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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,492 and 450,873

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,492 and 450,873 is: 965,768.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,492 : 450,873 = 450,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,492/450,873 = 450,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,492x = 450,873 × 450,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,492x = 203,286,462,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,286,462,129/210,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965,768.12

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