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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,146 and 431,026

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,146 and 431,026 is: 905,615.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,146 : 431,026 = 431,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,146/431,026 = 431,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,146x = 431,026 × 431,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,146x = 185,783,412,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,783,412,676/205,146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905,615.57

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