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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,230 and 304,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,230 and 304,044 is: 446,087.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,230 : 304,044 = 304,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,230/304,044 = 304,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,230x = 304,044 × 304,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,230x = 92,442,753,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,442,753,936/207,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,087.70

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