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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,522 and 312,120

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,522 and 312,120 is: 469,438.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,522 : 312,120 = 312,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,522/312,120 = 312,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,522x = 312,120 × 312,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,522x = 97,418,894,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,418,894,400/207,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,438.88

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