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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,926.50 and 316,407

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,926.50 and 316,407 is: 483,811.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,926.50 : 316,407 = 316,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,926.50/316,407 = 316,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,926.50x = 316,407 × 316,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,926.50x = 100,113,389,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,113,389,649/206,926.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,811.35

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