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Finding the Third Proportional to 132,003 and 204,498

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Solution

The third proportional to 132,003 and 204,498 is: 316,806.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,003 : 204,498 = 204,498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,003/204,498 = 204,498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,003x = 204,498 × 204,498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,003x = 41,819,432,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,819,432,004/132,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,806.68

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