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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,670 and 272,686.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,670 and 272,686.50 is: 358,058.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,670 : 272,686.50 = 272,686.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,670/272,686.50 = 272,686.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,670x = 272,686.50 × 272,686.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,670x = 74,357,927,282.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,357,927,282.25/207,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,058.11

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