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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,586 and 444,793

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,586 and 444,793 is: 957,668.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,586 : 444,793 = 444,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,586/444,793 = 444,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,586x = 444,793 × 444,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,586x = 197,840,812,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,840,812,849/206,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,668.06

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