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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,696 and 450,384

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,696 and 450,384 is: 976,647.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,696 : 450,384 = 450,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,696/450,384 = 450,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,696x = 450,384 × 450,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,696x = 202,845,747,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,845,747,456/207,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976,647.35

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