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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,858 and 304,003

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,858 and 304,003 is: 444,620.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,858 : 304,003 = 304,003 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,858/304,003 = 304,003/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,858x = 304,003 × 304,003
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,858x = 92,417,824,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,417,824,009/207,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,620.00

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