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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,975 and 425,807

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,975 and 425,807 is: 871,795.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,975 : 425,807 = 425,807 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,975/425,807 = 425,807/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,975x = 425,807 × 425,807
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,975x = 181,311,601,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,311,601,249/207,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,795.17

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