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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,237 and 452,326

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,237 and 452,326 is: 992,056.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,237 : 452,326 = 452,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,237/452,326 = 452,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,237x = 452,326 × 452,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,237x = 204,598,810,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,598,810,276/206,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992,056.76

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