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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,287 and 320,093

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,287 and 320,093 is: 494,288.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,287 : 320,093 = 320,093 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,287/320,093 = 320,093/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,287x = 320,093 × 320,093
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,287x = 102,459,528,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,459,528,649/207,287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,288.25

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