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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,810 and 316,916

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,810 and 316,916 is: 488,002.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,810 : 316,916 = 316,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,810/316,916 = 316,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,810x = 316,916 × 316,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,810x = 100,435,751,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,435,751,056/205,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,002.29

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