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Finding the Third Proportional to 206,973 and 303,645

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Solution

The third proportional to 206,973 and 303,645 is: 445,470.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,973 : 303,645 = 303,645 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,973/303,645 = 303,645/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,973x = 303,645 × 303,645
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,973x = 92,200,286,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,200,286,025/206,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,470.11

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