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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,962 and 204,303

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,962 and 204,303 is: 276,491.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,962 : 204,303 = 204,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,962/204,303 = 204,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,962x = 204,303 × 204,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,962x = 41,739,715,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,739,715,809/150,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,491.54

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