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Finding the Third Proportional to 131,604 and 204,147

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Solution

The third proportional to 131,604 and 204,147 is: 316,677.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,604 : 204,147 = 204,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,604/204,147 = 204,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,604x = 204,147 × 204,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,604x = 41,675,997,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,675,997,609/131,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,677.29

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