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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,458 and 422,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,458 and 422,524 is: 860,543.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,458 : 422,524 = 422,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,458/422,524 = 422,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,458x = 422,524 × 422,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,458x = 178,526,530,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,526,530,576/207,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,543.00

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