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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,481 and 329,987

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,481 and 329,987 is: 524,825.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,481 : 329,987 = 329,987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,481/329,987 = 329,987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,481x = 329,987 × 329,987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,481x = 108,891,420,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,891,420,169/207,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,825.98

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