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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,286 and 439,482.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,286 and 439,482.25 is: 931,778.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,286 : 439,482.25 = 439,482.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,286/439,482.25 = 439,482.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,286x = 439,482.25 × 439,482.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,286x = 193,144,648,065.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,144,648,065.06/207,286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931,778.55

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