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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,315 and 452,149

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,315 and 452,149 is: 986,126.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,315 : 452,149 = 452,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,315/452,149 = 452,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,315x = 452,149 × 452,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,315x = 204,438,718,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,438,718,201/207,315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,126.03

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