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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,888 and 316,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,888 and 316,348 is: 483,720.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,888 : 316,348 = 316,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,888/316,348 = 316,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,888x = 316,348 × 316,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,888x = 100,076,057,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,076,057,104/206,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,720.94

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