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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,285.75 and 439,480.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,285.75 and 439,480.13 is: 931,770.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,285.75 : 439,480.13 = 439,480.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,285.75/439,480.13 = 439,480.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,285.75x = 439,480.13 × 439,480.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,285.75x = 193,142,780,270.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,142,780,270.02/207,285.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931,770.66

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