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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,072 and 430,000

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,072 and 430,000 is: 897,259.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,072 : 430,000 = 430,000 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,072/430,000 = 430,000/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,072x = 430,000 × 430,000
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,072x = 184,900,000,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,900,000,000/206,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,259.21

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