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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,473 and 320,423

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,473 and 320,423 is: 494,863.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,473 : 320,423 = 320,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,473/320,423 = 320,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,473x = 320,423 × 320,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,473x = 102,670,898,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,670,898,929/207,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,863.90

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