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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,878 and 455,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,878 and 455,244 is: 996,965.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,878 : 455,244 = 455,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,878/455,244 = 455,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,878x = 455,244 × 455,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,878x = 207,247,099,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,247,099,536/207,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996,965.04

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