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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,695 and 297,008

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,695 and 297,008 is: 424,727.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,695 : 297,008 = 297,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,695/297,008 = 297,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,695x = 297,008 × 297,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,695x = 88,213,752,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,213,752,064/207,695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,727.37

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