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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,993 and 425,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,993 and 425,840 is: 871,854.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,993 : 425,840 = 425,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,993/425,840 = 425,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,993x = 425,840 × 425,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,993x = 181,339,705,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,339,705,600/207,993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,854.85

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