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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,974 and 452,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,974 and 452,380 is: 984,006.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,974 : 452,380 = 452,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,974/452,380 = 452,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,974x = 452,380 × 452,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,974x = 204,647,664,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,647,664,400/207,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984,006.00

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