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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,875 and 316,327

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,875 and 316,327 is: 483,687.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,875 : 316,327 = 316,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,875/316,327 = 316,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,875x = 316,327 × 316,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,875x = 100,062,770,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,062,770,929/206,875
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,687.11

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