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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,968 and 313,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,968 and 313,812 is: 473,524.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,968 : 313,812 = 313,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,968/313,812 = 313,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,968x = 313,812 × 313,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,968x = 98,477,971,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,477,971,344/207,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,524.64

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