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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,966 and 316,389

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,966 and 316,389 is: 483,663.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,966 : 316,389 = 316,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,966/316,389 = 316,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,966x = 316,389 × 316,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,966x = 100,101,999,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,101,999,321/206,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,663.98

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