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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,970 and 425,777

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,970 and 425,777 is: 871,693.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,970 : 425,777 = 425,777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,970/425,777 = 425,777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,970x = 425,777 × 425,777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,970x = 181,286,053,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,286,053,729/207,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,693.29

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