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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,874 and 316,325.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,874 and 316,325.25 is: 483,684.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,874 : 316,325.25 = 316,325.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,874/316,325.25 = 316,325.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,874x = 316,325.25 × 316,325.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,874x = 100,061,663,787.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,061,663,787.56/206,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,684.10

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