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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,971 and 303,642.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,971 and 303,642.50 is: 445,467.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,971 : 303,642.50 = 303,642.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,971/303,642.50 = 303,642.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,971x = 303,642.50 × 303,642.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,971x = 92,198,767,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,198,767,806.25/206,971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,467.08

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