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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,675 and 451,791

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,675 and 451,791 is: 982,858.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,675 : 451,791 = 451,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,675/451,791 = 451,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,675x = 451,791 × 451,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,675x = 204,115,107,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,115,107,681/207,675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982,858.35

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