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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,712 and 426,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,712 and 426,708 is: 880,837.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,712 : 426,708 = 426,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,712/426,708 = 426,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,712x = 426,708 × 426,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,712x = 182,079,717,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,079,717,264/206,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,837.67

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