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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,824 and 453,886

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,824 and 453,886 is: 977,177.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,824 : 453,886 = 453,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,824/453,886 = 453,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,824x = 453,886 × 453,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,824x = 206,012,500,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,012,500,996/210,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,177.65

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