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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,695.69 and 442,914.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,695.69 and 442,914.19 is: 949,090.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,695.69 : 442,914.19 = 442,914.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,695.69/442,914.19 = 442,914.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,695.69x = 442,914.19 × 442,914.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,695.69x = 196,172,977,488.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,172,977,488.79/206,695.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949,090.81

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