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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,444 and 301,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,444 and 301,700 is: 440,908.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,444 : 301,700 = 301,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,444/301,700 = 301,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,444x = 301,700 × 301,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,444x = 91,022,890,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,022,890,000/206,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,908.38

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