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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,738 and 297,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,738 and 297,072 is: 424,822.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,738 : 297,072 = 297,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,738/297,072 = 297,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,738x = 297,072 × 297,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,738x = 88,251,773,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,251,773,184/207,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,822.48

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