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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,666 and 450,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,666 and 450,855 is: 964,893.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,666 : 450,855 = 450,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,666/450,855 = 450,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,666x = 450,855 × 450,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,666x = 203,270,231,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,270,231,025/210,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964,893.39

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