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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,761 and 204,747

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,761 and 204,747 is: 278,064.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,761 : 204,747 = 204,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,761/204,747 = 204,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,761x = 204,747 × 204,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,761x = 41,921,334,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,921,334,009/150,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,064.84

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