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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,966 and 302,267

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,966 and 302,267 is: 443,594.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,966 : 302,267 = 302,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,966/302,267 = 302,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,966x = 302,267 × 302,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,966x = 91,365,339,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,365,339,289/205,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,594.28

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