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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,669 and 313,117

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,669 and 313,117 is: 474,392.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,669 : 313,117 = 313,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,669/313,117 = 313,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,669x = 313,117 × 313,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,669x = 98,042,255,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,042,255,689/206,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,392.66

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