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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,171 and 290,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,171 and 290,328 is: 408,837.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,171 : 290,328 = 290,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,171/290,328 = 290,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,171x = 290,328 × 290,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,171x = 84,290,347,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,290,347,584/206,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,837.07

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