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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,888 and 304,056

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,888 and 304,056 is: 444,710.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,888 : 304,056 = 304,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,888/304,056 = 304,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,888x = 304,056 × 304,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,888x = 92,450,051,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,450,051,136/207,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,710.86

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