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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,984 and 297,428

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,984 and 297,428 is: 425,337.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,984 : 297,428 = 297,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,984/297,428 = 297,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,984x = 297,428 × 297,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,984x = 88,463,415,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,463,415,184/207,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,337.60

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