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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,888 and 334,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,888 and 334,800 is: 539,189.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,888 : 334,800 = 334,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,888/334,800 = 334,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,888x = 334,800 × 334,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,888x = 112,091,040,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,091,040,000/207,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,189.56

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