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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,832 and 331,844

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,832 and 331,844 is: 532,414.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,832 : 331,844 = 331,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,832/331,844 = 331,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,832x = 331,844 × 331,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,832x = 110,120,440,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,120,440,336/206,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,414.91

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