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Finding the Third Proportional to 131,803 and 204,231

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Solution

The third proportional to 131,803 and 204,231 is: 316,459.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,803 : 204,231 = 204,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,803/204,231 = 204,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,803x = 204,231 × 204,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,803x = 41,710,301,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,710,301,361/131,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,459.42

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