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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,351 and 454,131

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,351 and 454,131 is: 994,617.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,351 : 454,131 = 454,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,351/454,131 = 454,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,351x = 454,131 × 454,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,351x = 206,234,965,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,234,965,161/207,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994,617.65

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