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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,256 and 442,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,256 and 442,952 is: 946,686.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,256 : 442,952 = 442,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,256/442,952 = 442,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,256x = 442,952 × 442,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,256x = 196,206,474,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,206,474,304/207,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946,686.58

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