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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,908 and 333,595

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,908 and 333,595 is: 535,263.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,908 : 333,595 = 333,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,908/333,595 = 333,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,908x = 333,595 × 333,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,908x = 111,285,624,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,285,624,025/207,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,263.79

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