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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,947 and 334,889

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,947 and 334,889 is: 539,323.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,947 : 334,889 = 334,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,947/334,889 = 334,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,947x = 334,889 × 334,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,947x = 112,150,642,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,150,642,321/207,947
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,323.20

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