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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,437 and 290,701

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,437 and 290,701 is: 409,360.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,437 : 290,701 = 290,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,437/290,701 = 290,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,437x = 290,701 × 290,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,437x = 84,507,071,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,507,071,401/206,437
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,360.10

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