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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,912 and 316,384

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,912 and 316,384 is: 483,774.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,912 : 316,384 = 316,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,912/316,384 = 316,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,912x = 316,384 × 316,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,912x = 100,098,835,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,098,835,456/206,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,774.92

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