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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,863 and 334,764.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,863 and 334,764.50 is: 539,140.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,863 : 334,764.50 = 334,764.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,863/334,764.50 = 334,764.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,863x = 334,764.50 × 334,764.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,863x = 112,067,270,460.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,067,270,460.25/207,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,140.06

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