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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,630 and 454,974

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,630 and 454,974 is: 982,772.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,630 : 454,974 = 454,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,630/454,974 = 454,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,630x = 454,974 × 454,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,630x = 207,001,340,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,001,340,676/210,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982,772.35

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