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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,994.50 and 297,226.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,994.50 and 297,226.13 is: 424,738.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,994.50 : 297,226.13 = 297,226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,994.50/297,226.13 = 297,226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,994.50x = 297,226.13 × 297,226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,994.50x = 88,343,369,382.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,343,369,382.52/207,994.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,738.97

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