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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,407 and 290,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,407 and 290,666 is: 409,321.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,407 : 290,666 = 290,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,407/290,666 = 290,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,407x = 290,666 × 290,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,407x = 84,486,723,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,486,723,556/206,407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,321.02

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