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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,014 and 204,375

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,014 and 204,375 is: 276,591.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,014 : 204,375 = 204,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,014/204,375 = 204,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,014x = 204,375 × 204,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,014x = 41,769,140,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,769,140,625/151,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,591.18

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