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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,904 and 448,989

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,904 and 448,989 is: 969,635.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,904 : 448,989 = 448,989 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,904/448,989 = 448,989/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,904x = 448,989 × 448,989
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,904x = 201,591,122,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,591,122,121/207,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969,635.61

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