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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,905.50 and 316,377

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,905.50 and 316,377 is: 483,768.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,905.50 : 316,377 = 316,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,905.50/316,377 = 316,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,905.50x = 316,377 × 316,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,905.50x = 100,094,406,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,094,406,129/206,905.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,768.71

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