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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,842 and 303,690

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,842 and 303,690 is: 445,884.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,842 : 303,690 = 303,690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,842/303,690 = 303,690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,842x = 303,690 × 303,690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,842x = 92,227,616,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,227,616,100/206,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,884.38

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