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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,694 and 310,038.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,694 and 310,038.75 is: 465,054.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,694 : 310,038.75 = 310,038.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,694/310,038.75 = 310,038.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,694x = 310,038.75 × 310,038.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,694x = 96,124,026,501.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,124,026,501.56/206,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,054.75

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