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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,288 and 430,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,288 and 430,152 is: 892,626.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,288 : 430,152 = 430,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,288/430,152 = 430,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,288x = 430,152 × 430,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,288x = 185,030,743,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,030,743,104/207,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892,626.41

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