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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,784 and 272,223

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,784 and 272,223 is: 358,370.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,784 : 272,223 = 272,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,784/272,223 = 272,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,784x = 272,223 × 272,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,784x = 74,105,361,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,105,361,729/206,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,370.87

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