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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,360 and 455,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,360 and 455,232 is: 999,402.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,360 : 455,232 = 455,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,360/455,232 = 455,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,360x = 455,232 × 455,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,360x = 207,236,173,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,236,173,824/207,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999,402.84

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