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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,739 and 451,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,739 and 451,878 is: 982,934.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,739 : 451,878 = 451,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,739/451,878 = 451,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,739x = 451,878 × 451,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,739x = 204,193,726,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,193,726,884/207,739
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982,934.00

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