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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,973 and 425,780

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,973 and 425,780 is: 871,693.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,973 : 425,780 = 425,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,973/425,780 = 425,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,973x = 425,780 × 425,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,973x = 181,288,608,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,288,608,400/207,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,693.00

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