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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,476 and 320,422

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,476 and 320,422 is: 494,853.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,476 : 320,422 = 320,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,476/320,422 = 320,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,476x = 320,422 × 320,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,476x = 102,670,258,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,670,258,084/207,476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,853.66

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