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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,650 and 311,493

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,650 and 311,493 is: 469,527.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,650 : 311,493 = 311,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,650/311,493 = 311,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,650x = 311,493 × 311,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,650x = 97,027,889,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,027,889,049/206,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,527.65

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