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Finding the Third Proportional to 210,905 and 457,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 210,905 and 457,804 is: 993,738.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,905 : 457,804 = 457,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,905/457,804 = 457,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,905x = 457,804 × 457,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,905x = 209,584,502,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,584,502,416/210,905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993,738.90

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