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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,724 and 310,088

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,724 and 310,088 is: 465,135.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,724 : 310,088 = 310,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,724/310,088 = 310,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,724x = 310,088 × 310,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,724x = 96,154,567,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,154,567,744/206,724
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,135.00

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