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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,834 and 302,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,834 and 302,040 is: 441,069.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,834 : 302,040 = 302,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,834/302,040 = 302,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,834x = 302,040 × 302,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,834x = 91,228,161,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,228,161,600/206,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,069.46

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