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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,898 and 313,729

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,898 and 313,729 is: 473,433.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,898 : 313,729 = 313,729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,898/313,729 = 313,729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,898x = 313,729 × 313,729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,898x = 98,425,885,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,425,885,441/207,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,433.54

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