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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,970.38 and 303,639

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,970.38 and 303,639 is: 445,458.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,970.38 : 303,639 = 303,639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,970.38/303,639 = 303,639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,970.38x = 303,639 × 303,639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,970.38x = 92,196,642,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,196,642,321/206,970.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,458.16

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