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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,906 and 333,592

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,906 and 333,592 is: 535,259.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,906 : 333,592 = 333,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,906/333,592 = 333,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,906x = 333,592 × 333,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,906x = 111,283,622,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,283,622,464/207,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,259.31

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