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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,913 and 383,428

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,913 and 383,428 is: 707,108.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,913 : 383,428 = 383,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,913/383,428 = 383,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,913x = 383,428 × 383,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,913x = 147,017,031,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,017,031,184/207,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,108.41

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