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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,833 and 303,679

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,833 and 303,679 is: 445,871.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,833 : 303,679 = 303,679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,833/303,679 = 303,679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,833x = 303,679 × 303,679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,833x = 92,220,935,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,220,935,041/206,833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,871.48

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