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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,614 and 451,678

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,614 and 451,678 is: 982,655.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,614 : 451,678 = 451,678 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,614/451,678 = 451,678/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,614x = 451,678 × 451,678
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,614x = 204,013,015,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,013,015,684/207,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982,655.39

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