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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,890 and 206,459

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,890 and 206,459 is: 402,543.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,890 : 206,459 = 206,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,890/206,459 = 206,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,890x = 206,459 × 206,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,890x = 42,625,318,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,625,318,681/105,890
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,543.38

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