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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,735 and 451,865

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,735 and 451,865 is: 982,896.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,735 : 451,865 = 451,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,735/451,865 = 451,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,735x = 451,865 × 451,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,735x = 204,181,978,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,181,978,225/207,735
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982,896.37

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