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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,792 and 297,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,792 and 297,136 is: 424,895.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,792 : 297,136 = 297,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,792/297,136 = 297,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,792x = 297,136 × 297,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,792x = 88,289,802,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,289,802,496/207,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,895.10

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