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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,284 and 439,478.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,284 and 439,478.50 is: 931,771.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,284 : 439,478.50 = 439,478.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,284/439,478.50 = 439,478.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,284x = 439,478.50 × 439,478.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,284x = 193,141,351,962.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,141,351,962.25/207,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931,771.64

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