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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,876 and 295,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,876 and 295,288 is: 421,484.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,876 : 295,288 = 295,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,876/295,288 = 295,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,876x = 295,288 × 295,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,876x = 87,195,002,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,195,002,944/206,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,484.38

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