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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,868.31 and 455,463

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,868.31 and 455,463 is: 983,772.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,868.31 : 455,463 = 455,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,868.31/455,463 = 455,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,868.31x = 455,463 × 455,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,868.31x = 207,446,544,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,446,544,369/210,868.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983,772.96

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