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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,364 and 277,894

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,364 and 277,894 is: 372,413.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,364 : 277,894 = 277,894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,364/277,894 = 277,894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,364x = 277,894 × 277,894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,364x = 77,225,075,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,225,075,236/207,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,413.12

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