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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,460 and 301,720.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,460 and 301,720.50 is: 440,934.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,460 : 301,720.50 = 301,720.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,460/301,720.50 = 301,720.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,460x = 301,720.50 × 301,720.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,460x = 91,035,260,120.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,035,260,120.25/206,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,934.13

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