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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,449 and 422,507

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,449 and 422,507 is: 860,511.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,449 : 422,507 = 422,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,449/422,507 = 422,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,449x = 422,507 × 422,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,449x = 178,512,165,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,512,165,049/207,449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,511.09

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