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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,842 and 447,731

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,842 and 447,731 is: 964,497.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,842 : 447,731 = 447,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,842/447,731 = 447,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,842x = 447,731 × 447,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,842x = 200,463,048,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,463,048,361/207,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964,497.30

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