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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,969 and 316,469

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,969 and 316,469 is: 483,901.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,969 : 316,469 = 316,469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,969/316,469 = 316,469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,969x = 316,469 × 316,469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,969x = 100,152,627,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,152,627,961/206,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,901.59

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