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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,413.50 and 290,674.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,413.50 and 290,674.50 is: 409,332.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,413.50 : 290,674.50 = 290,674.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,413.50/290,674.50 = 290,674.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,413.50x = 290,674.50 × 290,674.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,413.50x = 84,491,664,950.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,491,664,950.25/206,413.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,332.07

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