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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,214 and 309,225

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,214 and 309,225 is: 463,693.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,214 : 309,225 = 309,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,214/309,225 = 309,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,214x = 309,225 × 309,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,214x = 95,620,100,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,620,100,625/206,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,693.54

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