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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,955 and 451,818

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,955 and 451,818 is: 986,395.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,955 : 451,818 = 451,818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,955/451,818 = 451,818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,955x = 451,818 × 451,818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,955x = 204,139,505,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,139,505,124/206,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,395.62

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