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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,314.44 and 452,148.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,314.44 and 452,148.75 is: 986,127.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,314.44 : 452,148.75 = 452,148.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,314.44/452,148.75 = 452,148.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,314.44x = 452,148.75 × 452,148.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,314.44x = 204,438,492,126.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,438,492,126.56/207,314.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,127.62

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