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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,208 and 452,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,208 and 452,272 is: 991,959.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,208 : 452,272 = 452,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,208/452,272 = 452,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,208x = 452,272 × 452,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,208x = 204,549,961,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,549,961,984/206,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,959.39

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