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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,909 and 450,783

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,909 and 450,783 is: 977,376.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,909 : 450,783 = 450,783 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,909/450,783 = 450,783/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,909x = 450,783 × 450,783
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,909x = 203,205,313,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,205,313,089/207,909
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,376.22

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