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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,932 and 450,826

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,932 and 450,826 is: 977,454.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,932 : 450,826 = 450,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,932/450,826 = 450,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,932x = 450,826 × 450,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,932x = 203,244,082,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,244,082,276/207,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,454.56

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