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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,996 and 434,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,996 and 434,136 is: 914,940.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,996 : 434,136 = 434,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,996/434,136 = 434,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,996x = 434,136 × 434,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,996x = 188,474,066,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,474,066,496/205,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914,940.42

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