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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,664 and 204,389

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,664 and 204,389 is: 277,271.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,664 : 204,389 = 204,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,664/204,389 = 204,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,664x = 204,389 × 204,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,664x = 41,774,863,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,774,863,321/150,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,271.70

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