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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,578 and 437,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,578 and 437,960 is: 928,506.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,578 : 437,960 = 437,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,578/437,960 = 437,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,578x = 437,960 × 437,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,578x = 191,808,961,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,808,961,600/206,578
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928,506.24

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