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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,766 and 204,753

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,766 and 204,753 is: 278,071.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,766 : 204,753 = 204,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,766/204,753 = 204,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,766x = 204,753 × 204,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,766x = 41,923,791,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,923,791,009/150,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,071.92

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