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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,875 and 316,329

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,875 and 316,329 is: 483,693.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,875 : 316,329 = 316,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,875/316,329 = 316,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,875x = 316,329 × 316,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,875x = 100,064,036,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,064,036,241/206,875
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,693.23

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