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Finding the Third Proportional to 102,900 and 208,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 102,900 and 208,660 is: 423,119.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,900 : 208,660 = 208,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,900/208,660 = 208,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,900x = 208,660 × 208,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,900x = 43,538,995,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,538,995,600/102,900
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,119.49

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