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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,955 and 372,802.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,955 and 372,802.50 is: 671,555.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,955 : 372,802.50 = 372,802.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,955/372,802.50 = 372,802.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,955x = 372,802.50 × 372,802.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,955x = 138,981,704,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,981,704,006.25/206,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,555.19

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