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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,663 and 450,849

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,663 and 450,849 is: 964,881.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,663 : 450,849 = 450,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,663/450,849 = 450,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,663x = 450,849 × 450,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,663x = 203,264,820,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,264,820,801/210,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964,881.45

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