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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,266.50 and 442,973

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,266.50 and 442,973 is: 946,728.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,266.50 : 442,973 = 442,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,266.50/442,973 = 442,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,266.50x = 442,973 × 442,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,266.50x = 196,225,078,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,225,078,729/207,266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946,728.38

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