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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,662 and 204,617

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,662 and 204,617 is: 277,894.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,662 : 204,617 = 204,617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,662/204,617 = 204,617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,662x = 204,617 × 204,617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,662x = 41,868,116,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,868,116,689/150,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,894.34

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