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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,514 and 454,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,514 and 454,724 is: 982,233.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,514 : 454,724 = 454,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,514/454,724 = 454,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,514x = 454,724 × 454,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,514x = 206,773,916,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,773,916,176/210,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982,233.56

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