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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,669 and 450,861

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,669 and 450,861 is: 964,905.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,669 : 450,861 = 450,861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,669/450,861 = 450,861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,669x = 450,861 × 450,861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,669x = 203,275,641,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,275,641,321/210,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964,905.33

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