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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,416 and 455,008

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,416 and 455,008 is: 998,150.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,416 : 455,008 = 455,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,416/455,008 = 455,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,416x = 455,008 × 455,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,416x = 207,032,280,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,032,280,064/207,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998,150.00

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