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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,804 and 331,802

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,804 and 331,802 is: 532,352.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,804 : 331,802 = 331,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,804/331,802 = 331,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,804x = 331,802 × 331,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,804x = 110,092,567,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,092,567,204/206,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,352.21

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