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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,824 and 316,190

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,824 and 316,190 is: 483,387.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,824 : 316,190 = 316,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,824/316,190 = 316,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,824x = 316,190 × 316,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,824x = 99,976,116,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,976,116,100/206,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,387.40

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