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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,974 and 313,821

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,974 and 313,821 is: 473,538.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,974 : 313,821 = 313,821 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,974/313,821 = 313,821/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,974x = 313,821 × 313,821
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,974x = 98,483,620,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,483,620,041/207,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,538.13

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