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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,475.75 and 457,170.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,475.75 and 457,170.19 is: 1,012,247.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,475.75 : 457,170.19 = 457,170.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,475.75/457,170.19 = 457,170.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,475.75x = 457,170.19 × 457,170.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,475.75x = 209,004,580,338.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,004,580,338.79/206,475.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012,247.59

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