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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,930 and 204,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,930 and 204,252 is: 276,412.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,930 : 204,252 = 204,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,930/204,252 = 204,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,930x = 204,252 × 204,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,930x = 41,718,879,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,718,879,504/150,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,412.11

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