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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,524 and 301,858

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,524 and 301,858 is: 441,199.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,524 : 301,858 = 301,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,524/301,858 = 301,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,524x = 301,858 × 301,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,524x = 91,118,252,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,118,252,164/206,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,199.34

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