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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,170 and 437,611

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,170 and 437,611 is: 928,861.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,170 : 437,611 = 437,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,170/437,611 = 437,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,170x = 437,611 × 437,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,170x = 191,503,387,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,503,387,321/206,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928,861.56

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