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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,996 and 334,962

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,996 and 334,962 is: 539,431.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,996 : 334,962 = 334,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,996/334,962 = 334,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,996x = 334,962 × 334,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,996x = 112,199,541,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,199,541,444/207,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,431.25

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