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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,784 and 446,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,784 and 446,580 is: 964,454.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,784 : 446,580 = 446,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,784/446,580 = 446,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,784x = 446,580 × 446,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,784x = 199,433,696,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,433,696,400/206,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964,454.20

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