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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,716 and 310,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,716 and 310,068 is: 465,093.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,716 : 310,068 = 310,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,716/310,068 = 310,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,716x = 310,068 × 310,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,716x = 96,142,164,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,142,164,624/206,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,093.00

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