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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,360 and 445,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,360 and 445,040 is: 955,153.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,360 : 445,040 = 445,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,360/445,040 = 445,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,360x = 445,040 × 445,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,360x = 198,060,601,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,060,601,600/207,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955,153.36

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