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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,848 and 451,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,848 and 451,828 is: 968,226.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,848 : 451,828 = 451,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,848/451,828 = 451,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,848x = 451,828 × 451,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,848x = 204,148,541,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,148,541,584/210,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968,226.12

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