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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,938 and 454,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,938 and 454,520 is: 998,310.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,938 : 454,520 = 454,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,938/454,520 = 454,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,938x = 454,520 × 454,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,938x = 206,588,430,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,588,430,400/206,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998,310.75

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