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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,967 and 452,679

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,967 and 452,679 is: 990,101.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,967 : 452,679 = 452,679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,967/452,679 = 452,679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,967x = 452,679 × 452,679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,967x = 204,918,277,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,918,277,041/206,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990,101.21

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