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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,577 and 437,964.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,577 and 437,964.75 is: 928,530.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,577 : 437,964.75 = 437,964.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,577/437,964.75 = 437,964.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,577x = 437,964.75 × 437,964.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,577x = 191,813,122,242.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,813,122,242.56/206,577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928,530.87

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