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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,368 and 312,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,368 and 312,954 is: 472,301.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,368 : 312,954 = 312,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,368/312,954 = 312,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,368x = 312,954 × 312,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,368x = 97,940,206,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,940,206,116/207,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,301.45

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