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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,425.50 and 418,660.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,425.50 and 418,660.50 is: 849,103.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,425.50 : 418,660.50 = 418,660.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,425.50/418,660.50 = 418,660.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,425.50x = 418,660.50 × 418,660.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,425.50x = 175,276,614,260.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,276,614,260.25/206,425.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849,103.50

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