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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,976 and 425,809

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,976 and 425,809 is: 871,799.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,976 : 425,809 = 425,809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,976/425,809 = 425,809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,976x = 425,809 × 425,809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,976x = 181,313,304,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,313,304,481/207,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,799.17

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