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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,701 and 204,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,701 and 204,664 is: 277,950.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,701 : 204,664 = 204,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,701/204,664 = 204,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,701x = 204,664 × 204,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,701x = 41,887,352,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,887,352,896/150,701
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,950.07

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