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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,612 and 454,944

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,612 and 454,944 is: 982,726.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,612 : 454,944 = 454,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,612/454,944 = 454,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,612x = 454,944 × 454,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,612x = 206,974,043,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,974,043,136/210,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982,726.74

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