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Finding the Third Proportional to 153,810 and 206,955

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Solution

The third proportional to 153,810 and 206,955 is: 278,462.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,810 : 206,955 = 206,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,810/206,955 = 206,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,810x = 206,955 × 206,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,810x = 42,830,372,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,830,372,025/153,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,462.86

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