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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,719 and 456,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,719 and 456,430 is: 988,654.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,719 : 456,430 = 456,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,719/456,430 = 456,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,719x = 456,430 × 456,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,719x = 208,328,344,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,328,344,900/210,719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988,654.77

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