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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,695 and 310,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,695 and 310,040 is: 465,056.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,695 : 310,040 = 310,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,695/310,040 = 310,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,695x = 310,040 × 310,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,695x = 96,124,801,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,124,801,600/206,695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,056.25

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