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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,290 and 449,572.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,290 and 449,572.50 is: 975,037.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,290 : 449,572.50 = 449,572.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,290/449,572.50 = 449,572.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,290x = 449,572.50 × 449,572.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,290x = 202,115,432,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,115,432,756.25/207,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975,037.06

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