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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,426 and 305,810

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,426 and 305,810 is: 453,042.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,426 : 305,810 = 305,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,426/305,810 = 305,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,426x = 305,810 × 305,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,426x = 93,519,756,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,519,756,100/206,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,042.52

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