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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,512.03 and 437,798.67

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,512.03 and 437,798.67 is: 928,118.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,512.03 : 437,798.67 = 437,798.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,512.03/437,798.67 = 437,798.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,512.03x = 437,798.67 × 437,798.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,512.03x = 191,667,677,095.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,667,677,095.51/206,512.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928,118.70

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