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Finding the Third Proportional to 153,088 and 205,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 153,088 and 205,320 is: 275,373.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,088 : 205,320 = 205,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,088/205,320 = 205,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,088x = 205,320 × 205,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,088x = 42,156,302,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,156,302,400/153,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,373.00

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