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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,608 and 450,144

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,608 and 450,144 is: 962,117.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,608 : 450,144 = 450,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,608/450,144 = 450,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,608x = 450,144 × 450,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,608x = 202,629,620,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,629,620,736/210,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962,117.40

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