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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,817 and 302,015

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,817 and 302,015 is: 441,032.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,817 : 302,015 = 302,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,817/302,015 = 302,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,817x = 302,015 × 302,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,817x = 91,213,060,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,213,060,225/206,817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,032.70

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