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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,684 and 292,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,684 and 292,540 is: 414,060.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,684 : 292,540 = 292,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,684/292,540 = 292,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,684x = 292,540 × 292,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,684x = 85,579,651,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,579,651,600/206,684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,060.36

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