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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,310 and 427,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,310 and 427,704 is: 882,401.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,310 : 427,704 = 427,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,310/427,704 = 427,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,310x = 427,704 × 427,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,310x = 182,930,711,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,930,711,616/207,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,401.77

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