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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,320 and 429,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,320 and 429,392 is: 889,337.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,320 : 429,392 = 429,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,320/429,392 = 429,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,320x = 429,392 × 429,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,320x = 184,377,489,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,377,489,664/207,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,337.69

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