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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,052 and 434,610

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,052 and 434,610 is: 916,690.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,052 : 434,610 = 434,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,052/434,610 = 434,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,052x = 434,610 × 434,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,052x = 188,885,852,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,885,852,100/206,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916,690.21

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