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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,867 and 316,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,867 and 316,317 is: 483,675.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,867 : 316,317 = 316,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,867/316,317 = 316,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,867x = 316,317 × 316,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,867x = 100,056,444,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,056,444,489/206,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,675.23

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