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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,612 and 292,454

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,612 and 292,454 is: 413,961.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,612 : 292,454 = 292,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,612/292,454 = 292,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,612x = 292,454 × 292,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,612x = 85,529,342,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,529,342,116/206,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,961.15

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