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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,246.25 and 328,181.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,246.25 and 328,181.63 is: 522,206.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,246.25 : 328,181.63 = 328,181.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,246.25/328,181.63 = 328,181.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,246.25x = 328,181.63 × 328,181.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,246.25x = 107,703,178,987.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,703,178,987.64/206,246.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,206.73

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