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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,630 and 206,916

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,630 and 206,916 is: 271,612.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,630 : 206,916 = 206,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,630/206,916 = 206,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,630x = 206,916 × 206,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,630x = 42,814,231,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,814,231,056/157,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,612.20

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