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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,866 and 453,988

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,866 and 453,988 is: 977,422.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,866 : 453,988 = 453,988 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,866/453,988 = 453,988/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,866x = 453,988 × 453,988
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,866x = 206,105,104,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,105,104,144/210,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,422.17

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