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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,564 and 454,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,564 and 454,842 is: 982,510.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,564 : 454,842 = 454,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,564/454,842 = 454,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,564x = 454,842 × 454,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,564x = 206,881,244,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,881,244,964/210,564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982,510.04

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