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Finding the Third Proportional to 137,073 and 204,473

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Solution

The third proportional to 137,073 and 204,473 is: 305,014.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,073 : 204,473 = 204,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,073/204,473 = 204,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,073x = 204,473 × 204,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,073x = 41,809,207,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,809,207,729/137,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,014.17

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