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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,847 and 203,850

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,847 and 203,850 is: 271,872.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,847 : 203,850 = 203,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,847/203,850 = 203,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,847x = 203,850 × 203,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,847x = 41,554,822,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,554,822,500/152,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,872.02

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