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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,969.50 and 425,772.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,969.50 and 425,772.50 is: 871,676.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,969.50 : 425,772.50 = 425,772.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,969.50/425,772.50 = 425,772.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,969.50x = 425,772.50 × 425,772.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,969.50x = 181,282,221,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,282,221,756.25/207,969.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,676.96

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