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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,694 and 437,985

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,694 and 437,985 is: 928,091.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,694 : 437,985 = 437,985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,694/437,985 = 437,985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,694x = 437,985 × 437,985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,694x = 191,830,860,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,830,860,225/206,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928,091.09

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