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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,979.50 and 425,817

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,979.50 and 425,817 is: 871,817.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,979.50 : 425,817 = 425,817 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,979.50/425,817 = 425,817/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,979.50x = 425,817 × 425,817
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,979.50x = 181,320,117,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,320,117,489/207,979.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,817.26

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