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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,614 and 452,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,614 and 452,540 is: 991,183.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,614 : 452,540 = 452,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,614/452,540 = 452,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,614x = 452,540 × 452,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,614x = 204,792,451,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,792,451,600/206,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,183.81

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