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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,723 and 204,686

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,723 and 204,686 is: 277,969.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,723 : 204,686 = 204,686 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,723/204,686 = 204,686/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,723x = 204,686 × 204,686
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,723x = 41,896,358,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,896,358,596/150,723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,969.25

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