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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,044 and 291,486

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,044 and 291,486 is: 410,367.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,044 : 291,486 = 291,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,044/291,486 = 291,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,044x = 291,486 × 291,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,044x = 84,964,088,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,964,088,196/207,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,367.30

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