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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,408 and 443,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,408 and 443,246 is: 947,248.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,408 : 443,246 = 443,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,408/443,246 = 443,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,408x = 443,246 × 443,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,408x = 196,467,016,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,467,016,516/207,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947,248.98

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