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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,770 and 204,759

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,770 and 204,759 is: 278,080.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,770 : 204,759 = 204,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,770/204,759 = 204,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,770x = 204,759 × 204,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,770x = 41,926,248,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,926,248,081/150,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,080.84

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