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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,954 and 334,881

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,954 and 334,881 is: 539,279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,954 : 334,881 = 334,881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,954/334,881 = 334,881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,954x = 334,881 × 334,881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,954x = 112,145,284,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,145,284,161/207,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,279.28

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