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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,964 and 452,673

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,964 and 452,673 is: 990,089.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,964 : 452,673 = 452,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,964/452,673 = 452,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,964x = 452,673 × 452,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,964x = 204,912,844,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,912,844,929/206,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990,089.31

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