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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,397 and 444,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,397 and 444,170 is: 951,252.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,397 : 444,170 = 444,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,397/444,170 = 444,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,397x = 444,170 × 444,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,397x = 197,286,988,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,286,988,900/207,397
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951,252.86

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