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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,910 and 297,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,910 and 297,313 is: 425,160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,910 : 297,313 = 297,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,910/297,313 = 297,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,910x = 297,313 × 297,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,910x = 88,395,019,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,395,019,969/207,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,160.02

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