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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,710.63 and 451,871.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,710.63 and 451,871.25 is: 983,038.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,710.63 : 451,871.25 = 451,871.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,710.63/451,871.25 = 451,871.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,710.63x = 451,871.25 × 451,871.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,710.63x = 204,187,626,576.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,187,626,576.56/207,710.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983,038.91

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