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Finding the Third Proportional to 146,806 and 204,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 146,806 and 204,271 is: 284,229.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,806 : 204,271 = 204,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,806/204,271 = 204,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,806x = 204,271 × 204,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,806x = 41,726,641,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,726,641,441/146,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,229.81

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