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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,962 and 454,705

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,962 and 454,705 is: 994,203.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,962 : 454,705 = 454,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,962/454,705 = 454,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,962x = 454,705 × 454,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,962x = 206,756,637,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,756,637,025/207,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994,203.93

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