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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,261 and 430,101

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,261 and 430,101 is: 892,531.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,261 : 430,101 = 430,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,261/430,101 = 430,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,261x = 430,101 × 430,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,261x = 184,986,870,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,986,870,201/207,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892,531.01

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