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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,050 and 434,609

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,050 and 434,609 is: 916,694.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,050 : 434,609 = 434,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,050/434,609 = 434,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,050x = 434,609 × 434,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,050x = 188,884,982,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,884,982,881/206,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916,694.89

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