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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,956 and 334,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,956 and 334,884 is: 539,283.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,956 : 334,884 = 334,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,956/334,884 = 334,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,956x = 334,884 × 334,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,956x = 112,147,293,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,147,293,456/207,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,283.76

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