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Finding the Third Proportional to 215,599 and 453,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 215,599 and 453,540 is: 954,079.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,599 : 453,540 = 453,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,599/453,540 = 453,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,599x = 453,540 × 453,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,599x = 205,698,531,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,698,531,600/215,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954,079.25

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