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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,449.50 and 290,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,449.50 and 290,718 is: 409,383.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,449.50 : 290,718 = 290,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,449.50/290,718 = 290,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,449.50x = 290,718 × 290,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,449.50x = 84,516,955,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,516,955,524/206,449.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,383.19

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