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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,064 and 434,628

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,064 and 434,628 is: 916,712.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,064 : 434,628 = 434,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,064/434,628 = 434,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,064x = 434,628 × 434,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,064x = 188,901,498,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,901,498,384/206,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916,712.76

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