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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,269.50 and 425,388

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,269.50 and 425,388 is: 877,274.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,269.50 : 425,388 = 425,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,269.50/425,388 = 425,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,269.50x = 425,388 × 425,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,269.50x = 180,954,950,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,954,950,544/206,269.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877,274.39

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