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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,913 and 455,602

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,913 and 455,602 is: 998,365.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,913 : 455,602 = 455,602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,913/455,602 = 455,602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,913x = 455,602 × 455,602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,913x = 207,573,182,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,573,182,404/207,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998,365.58

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