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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,841 and 304,359

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,841 and 304,359 is: 445,698.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,841 : 304,359 = 304,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,841/304,359 = 304,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,841x = 304,359 × 304,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,841x = 92,634,400,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,634,400,881/207,841
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,698.40

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