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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,604 and 319,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,604 and 319,248 is: 493,307.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,604 : 319,248 = 319,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,604/319,248 = 319,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,604x = 319,248 × 319,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,604x = 101,919,285,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,919,285,504/206,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,307.42

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