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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,314 and 427,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,314 and 427,712 is: 882,417.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,314 : 427,712 = 427,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,314/427,712 = 427,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,314x = 427,712 × 427,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,314x = 182,937,554,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,937,554,944/207,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,417.76

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