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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,954 and 297,385

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,954 and 297,385 is: 425,275.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,954 : 297,385 = 297,385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,954/297,385 = 297,385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,954x = 297,385 × 297,385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,954x = 88,437,838,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,437,838,225/207,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,275.97

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