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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,828 and 447,714

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,828 and 447,714 is: 964,489.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,828 : 447,714 = 447,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,828/447,714 = 447,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,828x = 447,714 × 447,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,828x = 200,447,825,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,447,825,796/207,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964,489.03

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