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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,812 and 297,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,812 and 297,183 is: 424,988.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,812 : 297,183 = 297,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,812/297,183 = 297,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,812x = 297,183 × 297,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,812x = 88,317,735,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,317,735,489/207,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,988.62

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