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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,278 and 430,132

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,278 and 430,132 is: 892,586.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,278 : 430,132 = 430,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,278/430,132 = 430,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,278x = 430,132 × 430,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,278x = 185,013,537,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,013,537,424/207,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892,586.47

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