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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,861 and 455,401

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,861 and 455,401 is: 983,539.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,861 : 455,401 = 455,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,861/455,401 = 455,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,861x = 455,401 × 455,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,861x = 207,390,070,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,390,070,801/210,861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983,539.25

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