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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,664 and 292,510.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,664 and 292,510.50 is: 414,016.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,664 : 292,510.50 = 292,510.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,664/292,510.50 = 292,510.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,664x = 292,510.50 × 292,510.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,664x = 85,562,392,610.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,562,392,610.25/206,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,016.92

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