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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,550 and 437,904

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,550 and 437,904 is: 928,394.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,550 : 437,904 = 437,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,550/437,904 = 437,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,550x = 437,904 × 437,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,550x = 191,759,913,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,759,913,216/206,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928,394.64

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