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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,276 and 430,128

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,276 and 430,128 is: 892,578.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,276 : 430,128 = 430,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,276/430,128 = 430,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,276x = 430,128 × 430,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,276x = 185,010,096,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,010,096,384/207,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892,578.48

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