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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,967.50 and 425,767.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,967.50 and 425,767.50 is: 871,664.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,967.50 : 425,767.50 = 425,767.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,967.50/425,767.50 = 425,767.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,967.50x = 425,767.50 × 425,767.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,967.50x = 181,277,964,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,277,964,056.25/207,967.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,664.87

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