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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,268 and 442,972

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,268 and 442,972 is: 946,717.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,268 : 442,972 = 442,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,268/442,972 = 442,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,268x = 442,972 × 442,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,268x = 196,224,192,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,224,192,784/207,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946,717.26

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