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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,569.13 and 437,947.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,569.13 and 437,947.88 is: 928,494.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,569.13 : 437,947.88 = 437,947.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,569.13/437,947.88 = 437,947.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,569.13x = 437,947.88 × 437,947.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,569.13x = 191,798,341,217.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,798,341,217.02/206,569.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928,494.72

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