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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,678 and 450,879

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,678 and 450,879 is: 964,941.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,678 : 450,879 = 450,879 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,678/450,879 = 450,879/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,678x = 450,879 × 450,879
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,678x = 203,291,872,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,291,872,641/210,678
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964,941.15

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