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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,851 and 316,290

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,851 and 316,290 is: 483,630.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,851 : 316,290 = 316,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,851/316,290 = 316,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,851x = 316,290 × 316,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,851x = 100,039,364,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,039,364,100/206,851
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,630.07

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