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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,364 and 445,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,364 and 445,048 is: 955,169.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,364 : 445,048 = 445,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,364/445,048 = 445,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,364x = 445,048 × 445,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,364x = 198,067,722,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,067,722,304/207,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955,169.28

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